Manchester United injury latest ahead of Man City clash including Martial, Rashford and Maguire

Manchester United have been handed an injury boost ahead of Sunday’s derby with Manchester City.

The visitors were at risk of heading into the clash with just one fit striker in Cristiano Ronaldo, but Erik ten Hag explained on Friday that this was now not the case. The Reds are on a four-game winning streak in the league although they haven’t played a top-flight game in nearly a month due to fixture postponements.

United have suffered defeat to Real Sociedad and secured victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League since their last league outing. Both Manchester teams have injury problems heading into the weekend, with United suffering a new setback.

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Harry Maguire

The United captain picked up a knee injury in England’s 3-3 Nations League draw with Germany on Monday. The defender came in for criticism after being at fault for two goals in the contest.

He was seen limping out of Wembley following the game and United confirmed on Thursday he was unavailable for Sunday. No time frame for his return has yet been specified.

Anthony Martial

Martial has only enjoyed 45 minutes of action this season due to hamstring and Achilles injuries. His second-half display against Liverpool peaked with his assist for Marcus Rashford’s winner and fans will be pleased to hear he is back in contention for Sunday.

Ten Hag said: "Anthony Martial has been training with the group all week, really happy with that situation.”

Marcus Rashford

It’s also good news for Rashford, with the striker back in training after suffering an injury of his own which kept him out of the international break. Ten Hag said he was “happy” to have the attacker back after