The fixture is always one of the season’s most anticipated and this new chapter in a storied rivalry is particularly fascinating for so many reasons. Let’s explore just some of the pre-match talking points…
BIGGEST TEST OF OUR NEW ERA
After a challenging start to the season, Erik ten Hag has overseen a dramatic improvement at United and the squad has recorded four consecutive league wins. The first was an electrifying victory over rivals Liverpool and the most recent was against leaders Arsenal: beating both of those big guns showed the squad is moving in a positive direction, but champions City are the biggest test of them all and Sunday’s derby represents a great opportunity to take another significant step forward.