Manchester City fans have picked who they'd like to see start vs Man United in the Premier League.
Manchester City welcome Manchester United on Sunday (kick-off at 4:30 pm) as they look to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
Title-rivals Liverpool cut the lead to only three points after their win over West Ham, but Pep Guardiola's side would like to score a home double over their neighbors and extend their lead at the summit but without Ruben Dias and Nathan. AK which were both forced to win over Peterborough in the midweek FA Cup.
Jack Grealish scored a welcome goal to rubberstamp the win in the capital when Riyad Mahrez found the bottom corner to open the scoring. But for the Blues, it was another down performance against championship strugglers after stumbling to a narrow 1-0 win against Everton.
Dias has been out for six weeks with a hamstring injury and Guardiola's defensive woes come at a critical time. But when Main Sport asked readers to replace themselves with manager and select a line-up, they were left with no other option but to deploy John Stones to fill the void with Aymeric Laporte. Was.
The Brazilian shot-stopper made a rare FA Cup appearance in the middle of the week following an injury to Zach Steffen. Back on his bread and butter this weekend, fans expect Ederson to make his 27th Premier League appearance of the season.
Defense - Kyle Walker, Aymeric Laporte, John Stones, Joao Canslow
Dias' injury was a setback to preparations this week, but he has yet to anticipate the impact of his absence. Joo Cancello continues after Kyle Walker returned to the starting XI when he made way for Oleksandr Zinchenko along with Stones and Laporte, both half-time substitutes in the FA Cup, two central defenders.
Midfield - Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo Silva
The strong midfield combination continues even after being rested in the midweek. Ilke Gundogan and Fernandinho have been replaced, while Foden has been relieved of his midfield role to play in the attacking trio.
Attack - Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling
Despite returning to the scoresheet this week, City fans find no place in the squad for Grealish as he makes his bid for full fitness following a shin injury. Mahrez has been in fine form since his return from the Africa Cup of Nations, while Raheem Sterling has enjoyed a purple patch after a slow start to the season.