Manchester City will be looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League when they make the short trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Saturday 17th January (12.30pm).
Man City’s title-challenge has stuttered following three consecutive draws, but they have the opportunity to put heat on Arsenal – who play in the evening – by narrowing the gap to three points.
Man City predicted lineup vs Man Utd
Man City (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Alleyne, O’Reily; Rodri, Foden, Cherki; Semenyo, Haaland, Silva.
The match kicks off gameweek 22 on Saturday lunchtime and will be screened live on Sky Sports Main Event.
Man City team news vs Man Utd
Man City have a number of injuries within their ranks, particularly in defence, where they will be missing Josko Gvardiol, John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Oscar Bobb.
Max Alleyne was recently recalled from his loan spell at Watford and has gone on to play in cup clashes against Exeter City and Newcastle. The centre-back will be hopeful of another start this weekend alongside Abdukodir Khusanov.
Mateo Kovacic remains out on the sidelines, but Rodri is set to start his first Premier League away game since October. Omar Marmoush and Savinho are also likely to be absent.
Antoine Semenyo has enjoyed an immediate impact since his transfer from Bournemouth, scoring against both Exeter City and Newcastle. He’ll expect to feature on the wing, while Bernardo Silva could be used on the other flank.
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Can Semenyo torment Man United again?
What a season Semenyo is having. The winger scored 10 goals and registered a further three assists for Bournemouth, a run that ended in storybook fashion with a winner in his final appearance for the club against Tottenham, before sealing a high-profile £62.5m switch to the Etihad.
Semenyo made an instant impact in his new surroundings, scoring and assisting in the 10-1 demolition of Exeter City in last weekend’s FA Cup third round, which he followed up with a goal in the 2-0 Carabao Cup win at Newcastle.
The winger will now be looking to sparkle in his first Premier League game for City against an opponent he has a fruitful record against. The Red Devils will be sick of the sight of Semenyo, who has scored in each of his last three appearances against, including the thrilling 4-4 draw last month and the 3-0 win last season, both of which took place at Old Trafford.
