Manchester United vs Manchester City: 5 youngsters to look out for in the Manchester Derby

#2. Phil Foden (Manchester City)

Manchester City v Port Vale - FA Cup Third Round

Manchester City’s blue-eyed boy Phil Foden will indeed start for Pep Guardiola against United and continue his progression under the Spanish manager. Guardiola has always hailed Foden’s potential and spoken very highly about the intelligence and natural ability the youngster possesses.

Foden has an uncanny eye to find space on the pitch and is very good at arriving late in the box. Although his game time is limited in a star-studded City squad, whenever Foden plays, he seems certain to either score or create a goal.

Cup competitions are where Foden gets most of his chances and a game like the Manchester Derby is the ideal platform for the Stockport teenager to showcase why he is hailed as the next best thing in England.

Foden is likely to partner Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri in midfield, acting as the bridge between the forwards and Man City’s midfield. Foden’s nimble feet and quick interchanging of passes will be a handful for United’s defence to deal with.