Manchester United vs Manchester City Combined XI | Premier League 2020-21

Left-wing - Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)

Raheem Sterling is an important player for Manchester City

Raheem Sterling has grown into one of Manchester City's most important players over the years and has a point to prove against Manchester United. The English winger is often accused of putting in underwhelming performances in big games and will need to be at his best this weekend.

Sterling is yet to hit his peak this season and has scored only three Premier League goals over the past three months. Manchester City rely heavily on the talented winger in the final third and Sterling will view this game as an opportunity to make his mark on the season.

Manchester City have lacked their trademark cutting edge this season and it will be up to the likes of Sterling and Riyad Mahrez to improve their tallies by the end of the year. Sterling can be virtually unplayable on his day and has the perfect opportunity to impress Pep Guardiola this weekend.

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Right-wing - Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City)

Riyad Mahrez can be dangerous at his best

Like most other Manchester City players, Riyad Mahrez endured a slow start. However, he has put in a string of excellent performances in recent weeks and looks set to start the derby ahead of Ferran Torres and Bernardo Silva. The Algerian winger is known for his stunning ability on the flank and will likely play a pivotal role in this game.

Mahrez announced his presence in the Premier League this season with a stunning hat-trick against Burnley last month and is a force to be reckoned with on his day. The winger has tormented robust defensive lines in the past and his ability to stretch the pitch will be key to Manchester City's style of play against Manchester United.

The former Leicester City forward has worked his way into Pep Guardiola's plans over the past two years and is now an integral part of the team. Mahrez is capable of pure magic on the pitch and will look to summon his exquisite talents against Manchester United on Saturday.

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Striker - Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)

Marcus Rashford has been excellent for Manchester United

Marcus Rashford might have become a torchbearer off the pitch for Manchester United, but the forward is still one of the Red Devils' most decisive players on the pitch. The English forward is versatile and can play on either flank as well as a central position.

Rashford is more effective on the flank but his ability to score crucial goals makes him a deadly center-forward. He is one of the most well-rounded forwards in the Premier League and will be his side's chief threat in the final third against Manchester City.

Manchester City do have their fair share of defensive weaknesses and Rashford will look to exploit them this weekend. The English superstar has stepped up to the plate on important occasions in the past and has a massive task on his hands for Manchester United this week.

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