Matchweek 28.
Anthony Elanga & Paul Pogba (MUN)
Winning three times in succession at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester United have made a habit of picking off Manchester City on the break in recent seasons.
While Man Utd were outclassed in November’s 2-0 derby defeat at Old Trafford, posing next to no threat on City’s goal, Ralf Rangnick’s men are consistently dangerous away from home.
They have scored in every Premier League match on the road this term and will no doubt feel they can continue that run against their local rivals.
Having watched Tottenham Hotspur capitalise on the space behind Pep Guardiola's backline in City's last home match, United are likely to stick with a counter-attacking style on Sunday
Elanga threat
One player who was not involved in the last Manchester derby is academy graduate Elanga.
The 19-year-old has since burst on to the scene with several exciting cameo appearances, both domestically and in the UEFA Champions League.
Elanga has searing pace which has the potential to trouble City's high line.
He makes more sprints than any team-mate and is likely to test the league leaders with piercing, vertical runs as often as possible.
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