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Gareth Bale has made just 10 appearances across all competitions for Real Madrid this season and has been linked with a return to England.

Jose Mourinho has confirmed Nemanja Matic will start against Manchester City. Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini, and Scott McTominay are other options available.

Mourinho was full of praise for Manchester City ahead of the derby but accused Guardiola's players of going down too easily.

Rojo recently returned to United starting line-up after around eight months out with a knee injury. He is hoping to get the nod against Manchester City.

Chelsea were pursuing a move for Sandro in the summer transfer window but United have now been credited with an interest as they search for a solution to their left-back slot.

David Silva is fit to start for Manchester City against Manchester United but Vincent Kompany must undergo further tests ahead of kick-off.

Nemanja Matic, Phil Jones and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are all in contention for Manchester United when they host neighbours Manchester City on Sunday.

Manchester United are out to end Manchester City's Premier League winning streak and close the gap to five points when they take on their neighbours.

Scott McTominay signed a new contract at Manchester United in October and has set his sights on getting some playing time for Jose Mourinho's side this season.

Leon Goretzka's form for Schalke has seen him attract interest from Arsenal, their league rivals Manchester United and Manchester City, along with Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Ibrahimovic, Fellaini and Jones came through training unscathed and are likely to make the squad for the game against Manchester City on Sunday (10 December).

David Silva has been considered a doubt as Manchester City prepare for their derby clash with Manchester United.

Jose Mourinho could replace Paul Pogba with Ander Herrera when Manchester United meet Manchester City on Sunday.

City's 2-1 defeat in Ukraine brought their unbeaten record to an end after 227 days ahead of a trip to Old Trafford.

Joao Mario has started in four Serie A games for Inter Milan this season. Lack of playing time has forced the Portuguese international to consider his future at San Siro.

Timothy Fosu-Mensah could make a premature return to Manchester United in January as Crystal Palace target a six-month loan swoop for out-of-favour Liverpool striker Danny Ings.

Liverpool swept aside Spartak Moscow 7-0 at Anfield to march into knockout stages of the Champions League.

United are eight points behind Premier League leaders City heading into the first Manchester derby of the season.

Vincent Kompany was left out of the Manchester City squad for their final Champions League game with Pep Guardiola explaining his captain "didn't feel good."

Mesut Ozil's agent have been in talks with Arsenal over a new deal for more than a year. However, the Gunners and the German international are yet to reach an agreement.

Lucas Gomes was at Manchester United's training ground in Carrington for a trial in October. He impressed Red Devils' officials during his time in England.

Manchester United face the possibility of meeting Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or Juventus in the last 16 stage of the Uefa Champions League.

Jose Mourinho will reportedly be given £80m to spend on transfers in January having identified three key areas he needs to strengthen.

The Spain international was hauled off against CSKA Moscow and is expected to deputise for Pogba this weekend.

Adidas are increasingly confident of agreeing a new £1m-a-year boot deal with Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku.

Jose Mourinho praised Shaw after a positive performance and hinted the left-back will get more opportunities this season.

Paul Pogba was given his marching orders for a dangerous foul on Hector Bellerin in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Arsenal at the Emirates on 2 December.

Romelu Lukaku's decision to snub his former club Chelsea for Manchester United saw Antonio Conte's side sign Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid in the summer.

Atletico Madrid were eliminated from the Champions League on Tuesday but Diego Simeone does not believe it will hasten the exit of Antoine Griezmann.

Pogba will not feature in the Manchester derby after he was sent off in United's 3-1 win over Arsenal.