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The highly anticipated Manchester derby will take place at Old Trafford. Manchester United currently sits in 13th place in the Premier League. In their recent game the team lost 0-1 to Nottingham Forest, marking their 13th defeat of the season. A loss in this fixture would tie their previous worst Premier League record of 14 defeats from the 2023-24 season. Manchester City, on the other hand, occupies 5th place with 14 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses. They have recovered from a mid-season dip and remain in contention for the Champions League and FA Cup. New signing Omar Marmoush has impressed with goals in his last three matches. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim faces a tactical decision regarding Alejandro Garnacho's positioning. Deploying Garnacho on the right flank could enhance attacking dynamics. For City, Pep Guardiola may try to put Marmoush over Haaland to exploit United's defensive setup with more fluid movement. ​Given current form and injury concerns, Manchester City appears to have the advantage but derby matches are often unpredictable, and United will be eager to secure a positive result at home.​