We will witness Manchester United fighting out with Manchester City in the Manchester Derby. The Red Devils are hosting the citizens at Old Trafford. The reason why this fixture is creating a lot of buzz is because of the feud between Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola. Let us take a look at the players to watch out for in this fixture.
Manchester City
John Stones
The 22-year-old new signing from Everton will be very influential in City's game. The English centre back must be at his best to stop the rivals’ forwards. The 47.5 million signing will be having a busy day out and will have to prove his worth. His combination with Nicolas Otamendi will be put to test in this game.
David Silva
The attacking midfielder will have to take extra pressure upon himself to provide lots of balls upfront than the usual because of Sergio Leonel ‘Kun’ Agüero 's absence. The 30-year-old Spaniard must orchestrate the attacking play with the help of Kevin de Bruyne and Sterling. With the defence of United being set with Blind, Bailly, Shaw and Valencia, Silva must wear his thinking hat on to help his team win.
Kevin de Bruyne
With Aguero's absence, Kevin de Bruyne will be City's go to man to find the back of the net. His free-kicks being extremely accurate in the last two matches must come in handy if there is any free-kick won just outside the box. De Bruyne must provide easy chances for Nolito as Nolito seems to be on song.
Manchester United
David de Gea
At present, the best in the Premier League, David de Gea ought to continue his good form and stay as a brick wall as he usually does by the bars. The 25-year-old Spaniard International will be having a busy day, but without Aguero City's attack seems to be blunt. Iheanacho's finishing will have de Gea on toes.
Paul Pogba
The 23-year-old Frenchman will be the key for United both in attack and in defence. The world's costliest player surely needs to win this for his club for him to prove worthy of his price tag. The holding midfielder will be instrumental during counter attack and must act as a support to the defence.
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The 34-year-old Swedish legend said this is his most important game of his life. Facing his old boss, Pep, who he disliked, Zlatan will be all guns blazing to down City. The new Manchester United forward will provide as an aerial threat to City and his combination with Antonio Valencia is exceptional. Zlatan will have everything at stake to win this for the Red Devils.