'Perfect line-up': Man City fans react as Jack Grealish and Riyad Mahrez start vs Manchester United

Manchester City fans have been reacting to Pep Guardiola's starting XI for the derby with Manchester United.

City will be hoping to regain their six-point advantage over Liverpool this afternoon after Jurgen Klopp's side secured a 1-0 win over West Ham on Saturday evening. The Merseyside club's victory was also good news for United as they battle for a place in the top four.

Guardiola's men currently hold the Manchester bragging rights having beaten United 2-0 at Old Trafford back in November. An own goal from Eric Bailly and a Bernardo Silva strike proved to be enough to secure the three points that day.

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City will be hoping to break their home-losing streak against today's visitors. United have won their last three league visits to the Etihad.

Guardiola's men make six changes from the side that beat Peterborough United in the FA Cup in midweek. The most notable calls see Jack Grealish and Riyad Mahrez start while there is no place for Raheem Sterling in the starting XI.

With a huge 90 minutes in store, here's how City fans have reacted to today's team news.

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