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Premier League | Gameweek 20
Jan 14, 2023 at 12.30pm UK
Old Trafford
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Man City

Fernandes (78'), Rashford (82')
Eriksen (64'), Fred (88'), Casemiro (89')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Grealish (60')

Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester City

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester City.

Manchester United will be bidding to make it nine straight wins in all competitions when they welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

The Red Devils made it eight victories in a row when they beat Charlton Athletic 3-0 on Tuesday to advance to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup.

Erik ten Hag's side have also won their last four in the Premier League, which has left them in fourth spot in the table, four points behind second-placed Man City.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Man City, who are five points behind division leaders Arsenal.


Jadon Sancho

Manchester United's Jadon Sancho in action against Omonia on October 6, 2022© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Fitness
Possible return date: January 14 (vs. Man City)

Jadon Sancho again missed out against Charlton on Tuesday, with the attacker recently undergoing an individual fitness programme, and he remains a major doubt for the Manchester derby.


Axel Tuanzebe

Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe pictured in May 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Unknown
Possible return date: Unknown

Axel Tuanzebe has stepped up his recovery from a long-term injury problem, but the centre-back remains on the sidelines for the 20-time English champions.


Donny van de Beek

Manchester United's Donny van de Beek reacts after sustaining an injury on January 3, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Donny van de Beek had to be substituted against Bournemouth earlier this month after suffering a serious knee injury. Man United are yet to provide an official update on the issue, but there are fears that the Dutchman will be out for the rest of the season.


Diogo Dalot

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot pictured on January 6, 2023© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: January 14 (vs. Man City)

Diogo Dalot was replaced in the first half of the 3-0 win over Charlton on Tuesday after appearing to tweak his hamstring, but Ten Hag said that the substitution was 'a precaution'. As a result, there is a chance that the right-back could be available for the Manchester derby.


MAN UNITED'S SUSPENSION LIST

Man United have no suspensions for this match.

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