This article is part of our Dream11 Fantasy Soccer series.
MATCH PREVIEW
The Manchester derby is back, with Man City hosting Man United in a mouthwatering clash at the Etihad Stadium.
The reigning champions' form has dipped lately, though they are still third in the table with two wins in their last five matches. Additionally, they won each of their last three at home by averaging three goals per match.
On the other hand, Manchester United come in after defeating former manager Jose Mourinho's Tottenham by a 2-1 scoreline, though they have also won just one of their previous seven matches (three draws), averaging only 1.14 goals per away game.
Manchester City will be without Sergio Aguero (thigh), Aymeric Laporte (knee) and Leroy Sane (knee), while Oleksandr Zinchenko (knee) is doubtful for this clash. Meanwhile, Man United will be without Paul Pogba (foot), while Eric Bailly (knee), Anthony Martial (leg), Marcos Rojo (leg), Nemanja Matic (groin), Diogo Dalot (hip), and Timothy Fosu-Mensah (knee) are doubtful.
PREDICTED XI
Manchester City: Ederson (GK), Joao Cancelo, John Stones, Fernandinho, Angelino, Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling
Manchester United: David de Gea (GK), Ashley Young, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Fred, Scott McTominay, Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard, Daniel James, Mason Greenwood
COMBINED XI
PLAYERS RECOMMENDATIONS
Defender: Fernandinho (8 credits): A regular starter for the Citizens at center-back, Fernandinho is averaging 1.9 tackles per game, and he also has a
MATCH PREVIEW
The Manchester derby is back, with Man City hosting Man United in a mouthwatering clash at the Etihad Stadium.
The reigning champions' form has dipped lately, though they are still third in the table with two wins in their last five matches. Additionally, they won each of their last three at home by averaging three goals per match.
On the other hand, Manchester United come in after defeating former manager Jose Mourinho's Tottenham by a 2-1 scoreline, though they have also won just one of their previous seven matches (three draws), averaging only 1.14 goals per away game.
Manchester City will be without Sergio Aguero (thigh), Aymeric Laporte (knee) and Leroy Sane (knee), while Oleksandr Zinchenko (knee) is doubtful for this clash. Meanwhile, Man United will be without Paul Pogba (foot), while Eric Bailly (knee), Anthony Martial (leg), Marcos Rojo (leg), Nemanja Matic (groin), Diogo Dalot (hip), and Timothy Fosu-Mensah (knee) are doubtful.
PREDICTED XI
Manchester City: Ederson (GK), Joao Cancelo, John Stones, Fernandinho, Angelino, Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling
Manchester United: David de Gea (GK), Ashley Young, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Fred, Scott McTominay, Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard, Daniel James, Mason Greenwood
COMBINED XI
PLAYERS RECOMMENDATIONS
Defender: Fernandinho (8 credits): A regular starter for the Citizens at center-back, Fernandinho is averaging 1.9 tackles per game, and he also has a solid fantasy floor thanks to his 66.6 accurate passes per match.
Midfielder: Kevin De Bruyne (10 credits): After spending most of his last season injured, De Bruyne has been in stellar form, coming in with four goals and nine assists while averaging 2.1 shots and 3.9 key passes per game in the Premier League.
Forward: Raheem Sterling (10.5 credits): The 24-year-old scored just one goal in the last five Premier League matches, but he still comes in with eight goals and one assist in 14 games. In the absence of Sergio Aguero, he will be a big threat.
Captain: Raheem Sterling
Vice-Captain: Kevin De Bruyne
