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Ruben Amorim has some big selection calls ahead of clash at the Etihad

Ruben Amorim has some big selection calls ahead of his first Manchester derby.

Mason Mount is pushing for a start after impressing off the bench when Manchester United came from behind to beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday.

Matthijs de Ligt has started every game under Amorim and is set to continue in the middle of the back-three, with Lisandro Martinez also likely to retain his place.

Amad Diallo and Diogo Dalot seem set to be deployed at the two wing-backs.

Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte, who increasingly look like Amorim’s first-choice midfield two, are set to come back into the team after dropping to the bench on Thursday.

Impressive form: Amad Diallo will be eyeing a start at the Etihad

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Bruno Fernandes was deployed deeper against Plzen but is set to return to one of the two No10 positions.

Rasmus Hojlund will lead the line after his brace against Plzen and Andre Onana will continue his goal despite his shaky displays.

Marcus Rashford is likely to have to settle for a place on the bench.

Luke Shaw remains sidelined but Amorim has no fresh injury concerns.

Predicted Manchester United XI: Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Martinez; Amad, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dalot; Fernandes, Mount; Hojlund

Injured: Shaw

Time and date: 4:30pm GMT on Sunday December 15, 2024

Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

TV channel: Sky Sports