Bruno Fernandes, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire - Manchester United injury news vs Man City

Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane are expected to be fit for Manchester United to take on Manchester City.

The pair were listed as doubts for the midweek FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest but both have appeared to come through unscathed. Fernandes was spotted limping out of the City Ground following their hard-earned victory in the fifth round of the competition.

Varane has suffered with injury issues throughout the campaign but he appears to have shrugged off the previous doubts over his availability for this weekend's Manchester Derby. His defensive partner, Harry Maguire, is a doubt however after missing Wednesday with the possible problem unspecified.

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Speaking ahead of Sunday's showdown with their title-chasing neighbours, Erik ten Hag said that both Fernandes and Varane got through the FA Cup match unharmed, despite initial doubts. He said: "They fought to be part [of it] and they came well out of the game.

"I think they will be available for Sunday as well. And for the rest, I don't think players will return for Sunday, so we do it with the squad from yesterday."

Rasmus Hojlund will miss the crunch clash with Pep Guardiola's side after suffering a muscular injury which has ruled him out for up to three weeks. The issue comes at the worse possible time for the striker after enjoying his best scoring form since moving to Old Trafford, netting seven goals in six games.

Ten Hag will be without four defensive options with Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka out.