Four things spotted in Man United training as Cavani absent but Rangnick handed fitness boost

Manchester United are gearing up for yet another massively important clash, and up next it's the big one as they travel to rivals Manchester City.

Watford provided the latest instalment of disappointment for Ralf Rangnick's side as the relegation-threatened Hornets held on to leave Old Trafford with a point last weekend. Arsenal and Tottenham continue to turn up the heat on United as both hold games in hand over Rangnick's men.

As the clock ticks down to what should be a pulsating contest, we've picked out four things we spotted from Wednesday's training session.

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The curious case of Edinson Cavani continues for Rangnick as the forward remains out of the fold with a suspected groin injury.

It's a sorry story for the United manager who is short of options in the attacking areas, as Cristiano Ronaldo's struggles continue and Marcus Rashford's form continues to stutter.

Despite Cavani's absence from training pictures, it doesn't entirely rule him out of this weekend's clash.

While one United player remains absent, Rangnick has welcomed back another in the form of Scott McTominay. The Scotland international has missed the last two matchday squads through illness after putting in a tremendous performance in the win over Leeds United.

Fred and Nemanja Matic featured last weekend but United will be delighted to have another option in the middle of the park against an attack like City's.

Rangnick will know all about Pep Guardiola's managerial nous after watching his Bayern Munich side storm to the Bundesliga title while he was helping RB Leipzig gain promotion to the German top flight.

The 63-year-old boss looked focused and