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Manchester United vs Man City predicted line-ups: Team news for Carabao Cup semi-final tonight



Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford in the first-leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

After a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal and a 0-0 draw with Wolves in the FA Cup, the Red Devils are expected to field their strongest available side with a trip to Wembley at stake.

Forward Anthony Martial missed the trip to Molineux through illness but could feature, while Marcus Rashford and Aaron Wan Bissaka should return to the starting line-up. Harry Maguire is a doubt for the Red Devils after picking up a knock against Wolves.


Manchester City are also expected to field a strong team after Pep Guardiola shuffled his pack during the 4-1 FA Cup win over Port Vale on Saturday.

Kyle Walker, Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez are among those likely to start as youngsters Phil Foden, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Angelino make way.

Here is everything you need to know:

When is it?

Kick-off is at 20:00 on Tuesday 7 January at Old Trafford.

How can I watch it?

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event. Subscribers can also stream the match online via the SkyGo app.

Predicted line-ups

Manchester United: Romero; Wan Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Young; Matic, Fred; James, Lingard, Rashford; Martial

Manchester City: Bravo; Walker, Fernandinho, Stones, Mendy; De Bruyne, Rodrigo, D. Silva; Mahrez, Aguero, Sterling

United won the last meeting of the two (Manchester United via Getty Images)

Team news

Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard are doubts for United after missing the trip to Wolves through illness and Harry Maguire may not be risked after picking up a knock in the FA Cup. Notable long-term absentees include Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba.

Manchester City are likely to field a strong XI after rotating in the FA Cup victory over Port Vale. Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez, Rodrigo and Kyle Walker, Kevin De Bruyne and Fernandinho could all return to the line-up.

Prediction

Manchester United stunned City with derby victory at the Etihad in December, but the reigning champions should have too much quality against an injury-struck Red Devils side on Tuesday.

Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City



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