(Football news) Ruben Amorim’s side will enter the match off the back of a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, with the result leaving them 13th in the Premier League table, boasting 37 points from 30 matches this season.
Manchester United will not be securing Champions League football for next term through the Premier League, but they could qualify for Europe’s leading competition by winning the Europa League.
Here, we round up Manchester United’s injury and suspension news ahead of their contest with Man City, who are fourth in the table, one point ahead of fifth-placed Newcastle United.
Lisandro Martinez
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Martinez suffered a severe knee injury during Manchester United’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace on February 2, and the Argentina international, who has undergone an operation, is expected to be on the sidelines for the remainder of 2025.
Luke Shaw
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: April 6 (vs. Man City)
Shaw has only made three appearances this season due to ongoing injury problems – the England international is now back in training, but it remains to be seen if he is cleared to return to the squad for the Manchester derby
Jonny Evans
Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown
Experienced centre-back Evans is not currently available for selection due to a muscular problem.
Kobbie Mainoo
Status: Out
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: April 10 (vs. Lyon)
Mainoo picked up a calf injury in training last month, but the midfielder is believed to be closing in on a return to action, potentially being available against Lyon in the Europa League on April 10.
Amad Diallo
Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: May 3 (vs. Brentford)
Amad suffered an ankle injury during a training session in February, which had seemingly ended this season, but it is understood that the attacker could be back on the field at the start of May.
Ayden Heaven
Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown
The ankle injury that Heaven suffered against Leicester City before the international break is not as serious as first feared, and the center-back will be back before the end of the season.
MANCHESTER UNITED’S SUSPENSION LIST
Manchester United have no players suspended for this match.
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