Manchester United get double injury boost as Erik ten Hag issues team news update ahead of Man City

Harry Maguire is expected to miss Manchester United's derby clash with Man City this weekend, with no players set to return from injury for the match. However, two players who were a doubt in midweek should be fit.

The 30-year-old missed United's midweek victory over Nottingham Forest, four days after he had netted in their Premier League defeat to Fulham at Old Trafford. Maguire previously suffered a groin injury in December and consequently missed six games as a result of his injury.

Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane, who have both had niggles, are both expected to be available after they fought to be part of the midweek win over Nottingham Forest. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Thursday afternoon, manager Erik ten Hag issued the injury news for the clash.

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"They fought to be part and they came well out of the game so I think they will be available for Sunday as well," he told reporters. "I don’t think players will return so we do it with the squad from yesterday (at Forest)."

Asked if it would be a defining match for the rest of their season, Ten Hag played down the importance of the derby clash. He added: "No. because there are many more games to play. We are in the FA Cup in a great game, after City come many more games, and we know we have to catch up, but there are also more games to catch up and get in the right position."