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07.03.2021 - 16:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
City are on an incredible 15 match winning run in the Premier League and are 14 points clear at the top of the league table, whilst United have drawn 0-0 in their last three games in all competitions, although the Reds are unbeaten in their last 21 away league matches.
Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Phil Jones and David De Gea are all likely to miss the Manchester derby, with Nathan Ake and Anthony Martial both doubtful.* Click here to subscribe to Level up! The Esports and Gaming Show on Apple
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United have a host of injury problems in attack ahead of the game at Old Trafford, with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford both major doubts, while striker Edinson Cavani has been ruled out completely.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were left delighted by Amad's near-instant impact in the Reds' game against AC Milan. The teenager had only been on the pitch for five minutes after replacing Anthony Martial at half-time in the Europa League tie before producing a fine finish to score his first goal for United since completing his move to Old Trafford in January.
United could be without up to eight first team players for the round-of-16 tie, with Paul Pogba, Phil Jones, Donny van de Beek, Marcus Rashford, Juan Mata and David de Gea all ruled out through injury, and Edinson Cavani and Luke Shaw both doubts.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United modified their attacking approach at half-time amid concern they were clinging onto a 1-0 lead against City.Anthony Martial earned a penalty with just 35 seconds on the clock at The Etihad which was converted by Bruno Fernandes, but United weathered a sustained spell of City dominance and were unconvincing on the counter-attack.Within five minutes of the restart, Luke Shaw received Dean Henderson's throw, sped past Joao Cancelo,
straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville has claimed Manchester United would not consider Anthony Martial if he could produce his performance level against Manchester City on a consistent basis.The Frenchman was named as Sky Sports' Man of the Match after turning in a fantastic performance at the Etihad Stadium. Martial won United's penalty after only 34 seconds, drawing a foul from Gabriel Jesus after a driving run into the penalty area.
straight to your inbox every day for freeRoy Keane believes Manchester United turned in an "almost perfect" performance to beat Manchester City 2-0. Anthony Martial earned his side a penalty after only 34 seconds, allowing Bruno Fernandes to give United an early lead before Luke Shaw added a cushion in the second half.
straight to your inbox every day for free Anthony Martial is back in the Manchester United squad for the derby at City on Sunday but there is a doubt over Edinson Cavani's availability. Martial, 25, missed the midweek draw with Crystal Palace through injury and has scored two goals in his last 15 games - both of them in the 9-0 evisceration of Southampton.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United supporters have made their summer transfer window wishes clear after three successive goalless draws.United have looked blunt in attack in recent games, failing to score against Real Sociedad, Chelsea and Crystal Palace. Edinson Cavani , Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial have not scored in seven games, since Cavani netted the opener in the 3-3 draw against Everton on February 6.
straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer did not say when David de Gea would return to Manchester United following the birth of his daughter.De Gea, 30, became a father on Thursday when his partner, Edurne Garcia, gave birth to a girl called Yanay in Madrid, Spain.
straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de Gea has taken to social media to celebrate the birth of his first child, Yanay.De Gea and girlfriend Edurne Garcia both posted a picture on their Instagram accounts on Friday morning of the baby's hand along with a caption which read: "Yanay 4•3•21" along with a loveheart emoji. The Spanish goalkeeper, 30, missed Manchester United's goalless draw away at Crystal Palace in midweek ahead of the birth of his child on Thursday.