"Another name was added to City's injury list in midweek when Omar Marmoush was forced off early in Egypt's World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso with a knee issue. The injury see him miss the derby alongside summer signings Rayan Cherki and Rayan Ait-Nouri. Midfielder Mateo Kovacic is also absent. Elsewhere, defender John Stones withdrew from England duty for the recent qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, and will also be a doubt for the visit of the rivals in red."
"However, the good news for Guardiola is that Erling Haaland, who required stitches following a freak incident involving the door of the team bus while away with Norway, will be full of confidence after netting five goals for his country in an 11-1 demolition of Moldova on Tuesday. It prompted the City manager to express his admiration for the towering striker in a week when Liverpool boss Arne Slot hailed Alexander Isak as "maybe the best striker in the world". Guardiola said: "Isak must be a top player because of what they paid. Another one would say Mbappe, Messi, Cristiano... I wouldn't change Erling for anyone. I know him. I like him.""
"In other positive team news for City, Abdukodir Khusanov, Josko Gvardiol, Savinho, Phil Foden and Marcus Bettinelli are all expected to be fit and available for the clash on Sunday. In the United camp, Amorim, will be without both Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount, who were both forced off injured in the win over Burnley. Lisandro Martinez remains sidelined, while Diogo Dalot is also unavailable after withdrawing from the Portugal squad last week with a muscle injury."
Manchester City have several injury concerns ahead of the derby, with Omar Marmoush, summer signings Rayan Cherki and Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Mateo Kovacic unavailable. John Stones withdrew from England duty and is doubtful for the match. Erling Haaland returned from a minor bus-related injury and scored five goals for Norway, giving the manager confidence. Several City players including Abdukodir Khusanov, Josko Gvardiol, Savinho, Phil Foden and Marcus Bettinelli are expected to be fit. United will miss Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount, while Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot remain sidelined. Goalkeeper choices are unsettled for both sides.
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