Man City v Man United: How to watch, team news and head-to-head

Daley Blind Man City v Man United

Man City v Man United: How to watch, team news and head-to-head

The big Manchester derby takes place this week and the steaks are high.

Man City host their biter rivals Manchester United at the Etihad stadium on Thursday evening. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 (GMT).

How to watch Man City v Man United:

The Manchester derby will be shown live on Sky Sports 1 in the UK. Coverage begins at 19:00 (GMT).

Odds:

The bookmakers have placed Man City as strong favourites for the midweek clash.

Man City v Man United Team News:

Both sides come into this weeks clash with several key men missing. Manchester United will be without Zlatan Ibrahimovic after suffering a knee injury last week.

Marcus Rojo, Phill Jones, Juan Mata and Chris Smalling will also miss the game due to injuries.

Record signing Paul Pogba is also a major doubt after suffering a hamstring injury over the weekend.

Man City meanwhile, will be without Ilkay Gundogan and David Silva.

Top goalscorer Kun Aguero is a major doubt, as is Fernandinho, Bacary Sagna and John Stones.

Head to head – last five meetings

26 Oct 2016 – League Cup
Man Utd 1-0 Man City
10 Sep 2016 – Premier League
Man Utd 1-2 Man City
20 Mar 2016 – Premier League
Man City 0-1 Man Utd
25 Oct 2015 – Premier League
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
12 Apr 2015 – Premier League
Man Utd 4-2 Man City