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Manchester derby team news | Solskjaer rings the changes

Manchester City face Manchester United at the Etihad on Sunday, looking to stretch their lead at ...



Manchester derby team news | S...
Soccer

Manchester derby team news | Solskjaer rings the changes

Manchester City face Manchester United at the Etihad on Sunday, looking to stretch their lead at the top over their cross-city rivals.
Ilkay Gundogan starts for City, as United make four changes from the side which played out a drab draw with Crystal Palace during the week.
Dean Henderson continues in goal for United for the Manchester derby, as David De Gea continues his time away from club duties in Spain.

 Manchester derby

Meanwhile, Solskjaer insists that David De Gea will be back "very soon", amid reports he'd miss the rest of this month.

The goalkeeper returned to Spain for the birth of his first child and missed United's midweek draw at Crystal Palace. He will also be absent for Sunday's derby against Premier League leaders Man City.

"As soon as David travels back we just have to follow the Government rules. So I expect him to be available very soon," Solskjaer said of De Gea's availability this afternoon.

"Making up stories that have been in the press this morning is not fair on our fans, not fair on David.

"We allowed him to go back because he wanted to be there with his girlfriend. We want our players back as soon as possible, but there's a human being that we have to look after.

"David was there for this fantastic day for him and his family. I don't know when he'll be back but it won't be long."

With De Gea in Spain, Dean Henderson is set to keep goal against City and Solskjaer has confidence in the England international.

"Dean came in and played well. He's ready."

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