Manchester City vs Manchester United 5 Players To Watch Out For | Premier League 2020-21

#3 Phil Foden

City's academy star Phil Foden

The departure of David Silva meant that Phil Foden was finally going to have his breakthrough season with the first team. The young talent has scored 11 goals and notched six assists in all competitions and has caught Pep Guardiola's attention.

Foden has an outstanding first touch, close control, balance, and poise on the ball and is always a threat with his forward-thinking passing and dribbling. His manager advised him to combine different rhythms in order to be an exceptional player.

With Manchester City and Pep, you never know who is going to make the playing eleven. If Foden does get minutes on the field, he is definitely one people should keep their eyes on.

#2 Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford enjoys playing against Manchester City

With exceptional skill and raging confidence, Marcus Rashford is the benchmark of talent, making it the biggest league in England. Manchester United have relied on Rashford and the young star has delivered for Ole and his team, but recent performances have been a talking point for the team.

Only two of Rashford’s nine Premier League goals this term have come in his last 12 outings. It was revealed that the England international has been playing with a shoulder injury that may require surgery.

Rashford has been United's big-game player for a few seasons now. Dias' biggest weakness is susceptibility to fast players and thus defending open space, which is something Marcus Rashford will have his eye on.

The winger will have loads of space to make his runs against Manchester City, which could turn out to be a major difference.

#1 Dean Henderson

Big game for Dean Henderson

David de Gea will be granted all the time he needs to return to contention for Manchester United following the birth of his first child. This means Dean Henderson is set to start in goal for Sunday’s derby at the Etihad.

Dean Henderson was a massive part of Sheffield's success last season and is a terrific goalkeeper. Henderson is immense when it comes to claiming crosses. The Englishman is also good with his feet.

Ole is confident that Henderson is ready for the challenge that awaits him at the Etihad Stadium this weekend and will look to put the new keeper under pressure.