UNITED'S TEAM NEWS
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that defender, Raphaël Varane, is out for about a month with a hamstring injury he sustained in the game in Bergamo.
Victor Lindelof is in a race against time to be fit for the encounter as he missed the Atalanta game due to a knock he picked up.
The situation in defense paves way for Eric Bailly to most likely start his first game in the Premier League this campaign after impressing against Atalanta in Bergamo.
Paul Pogba serves the second of his three-match domestic suspension, following his red card against Liverpool.
Fred may make a return in midfield as well after being rested in midweek.
CITY'S TEAM NEWS
Aside from Ferran Torres, who is still sidelined with a foot injury and Kyle Walker who picked up a knock in their last outing against Club Brugge in the UCL, Pep Guardiola has a fully fit squad to choose from.
Like Man United who will be missing the service of Paul Pogba due to suspension, the CITYZENS will also be without Aymeric Laporte as he picked up a red card in the game against Palace.
MANAGERS HEAD-TO-HEAD
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a 50% win against Pep Guardiola more than any other manager that has faced Pep. The pair have faced off 8 times so far with OGS beating Pep on 4 occasions.
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MATCH OFFICIALS
The Premier League has appointed Michael Oliver as the Referee. Assistants: Stuart Burt, Simon Bennett. Fourth official: Robert Jones. VAR: Darren England. Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan.
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