Man Utd vs Man City predicted XIs with Kevin De Bruyne decision made for final derby

Manchester United are set to host local rivals in the , with both sides missing several key players. The hosts will be without long-term absentees , , , Ayden Heaven and Jonny Evans, while picked up an "issue" in the recent defeat to .

As a result, look set to welcome back to the starting lineup alongside Leny Yoro and Noussair Mazraoui in a back three with Diogo Dalot and Patrick Dorgu continuing as wing-backs.

revealed ahead of the game that could be back in contention, but is more likely to drop back alongside Casemiro in midfield. "I think Kobbie is returning to training, so we'll see and assess for this game already," Amorim said in his pre-season press conference.

"Of course, he cannot play a full game, he's a long time without training. I think Matta [de Ligt] has an issue. He has something during the game [at Forest] and we have to assess. I think the rest is normal."

Alejandro Garnacho is set to continue as one of the two No. 10s, while Joshua Zirkzee could drop back alongside as Rasmus Hojlund returns to lead the line.

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City, meanwhile, have seen sidelined in recent weeks with an ankle injury he picked up in the quarter-final win over . Haaland joins the likes of , , and Manuel Akanji on the sidelines.

Minimal changes are expected from the team that beat 2-0 on Wednesday, with January signing Omar Marmoush set to continue leading the line in Haaland's absence after he scored against the Foxes.

Academy graduate Nico O'Reilly could get another opportunity to impress in the back four alongside Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and Matheus Nunes, while Nico Gonzalez and Ilkay Gundogan are set to start in midfield.

, however, may have to settle for a place on the bench despite against Leicester. Bernardo Silva could replace him in the No. 10 role, with Savinho and Jeremy Doku continuing out wide.

Kevin De Bruyne also appears unlikely to start in what will be his final Manchester derby after it was announced that he when his contract expires. In an emotional post on social media, De Bruyne wrote: "Dear Manchester, Seeing this, you probably realise where this is heading.

"So I'll get straight to it and let you all know that these will be my final months as a Manchester City player. Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes. That day is here- and you deserve to hear it from me first.

" led me to all of you-and to this city. Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city. This club. These people... gave me EVERYTHING. I had no choice but to give EVERYTHING back! And guess what we won EVERYTHING.

"Whether we like it or not, it's time to say goodbye. Suri, Rome, Mason, Michèle, and I are beyond grateful for what this place has meant to our family. 'Manchester' will forever be on our kids' passports- and more importantly, in each of our hearts.This will always be our HOME.

"We cannot thank the city, club, staff, teammates, friends, and family enough for this 10-year ride. Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter. Let's enjoy these last moments together! Much love, KDB."

Man Utd (3-4-2-1): Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui; Dorgu, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dalot; Garnacho, Zirkzee; Hojlund

Man City (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Nunes, O’Reilly, Dias, Gvardiol; Gundogan, Gonzalez; Doku, Silva, Savinho; Marmoush

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