Why Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane aren't in Manchester United squad vs Man City
Cristiano Ronaldo is missing the Manchester derby with a hip injury and Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw are both absent with Covid.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Misses Manchester United's Derby Clash vs City
Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from the Manchester United squad to face Manchester City on Sunday as Ralf Rangnick did not name a recognised striker in his starting line-up at the Etihad. Edinson Cavani also missed out due to injury, while Marcus Rashford was left on the bench as Rangnick opted for Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho in a makeshift attack. Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw are also missing for United due to testing positive for coronavirus. Ronaldo could have ended up at City had the final days of the summer transfer window gone differently as United swooped in to ensure the five-time Ballon d'Or winner returned to Old Trafford.
'Giving the title to Man City!' - Man United fans react to derby XI as Varane and Ronaldo absent
Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's derby showdown with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon, with both Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo missing out.
Man City vs Manchester United LIVE team news and predicted line ups ahead of Manchester derby
Manchester will come to a standstill on Sunday afternoon as City host United in the latest derby fixture, with kick-off at 4:30pm GMT from the Etihad Stadium.
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After initially looking like he would have a fully fit squad to face Manchester City, Ralf Rangnick now appears to have been dealt four hefty blows on the eve of the game.
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Manchester United are looking to return to winning ways against Man City after they were forced to settle for a share of the spoils against Watford.
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Manchester United transfer news LIVE Man Utd vs Man City early team news and Cristiano Ronaldo latest
Manchester United are preparing to face Man City at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon.