Man United vs Man City – Premier League LIVE: Casemiro faces a race to be fit for the hosts in the Manchester Derby

When we’ve approached this game in previous seasons, Manchester City have usually been in a position of Premier League dominance and United challenging for the top four.

However, today, City are currently five points adrift of Tottenham at the top of the table and the Red Devils in eight place of the league standings and desperately needing to avoid defeat.

United have won their previous three games in all competitions and a win against their cross-city rivals would be viewed as a turning point for Erik ten Hag’s side after recent difficulties.

Meanwhile, City would be slammed if they slip-up again after an unconvincing couple of weeks for the reigning English champions.

Untied would love to win, but City need it more.

Good afternoon and thank you for joining us for today’s mouthwatering Manchester derby. Old Trafford is the destination of this season’s first meeting between United and City, with Erik ten Hag desperately hoping the hosts can replicate their victory in the same fixture last season.

Kick off is at 3.30pm and team news will be with us in about 20 minutes time. Before then we have plenty to cover.