Manchester United-Manchester City Statistical Preview

Manchester United Louis van Gaal could turn to Michael Carrick to partner Morgan Schneiderlin at the base of his midfield having not started a game since United lost to Arsenal 3-0 before the international break. Juan Mata is likely to come back into the starting XI having been rested for the first time this season away to CSKA on Wednesday. Changes are also expected in defence with Matteo Darmian and Marcos Rojo likely to start again. Manchester City Manchester City will still be without Sergio Aguero, Fabian Delph and Gael Clichy for the first Manchester derby of the season, but they will have Aleksandar Kolarov available after he returned to training midweek and David Silva could also make a surprise return, although he remains a huge doubt for the trip to Old Trafford. Vincent Kompany should return to the starting fold having been benched for recent matches as he returns to full fitness.