Played
December 9, 2012 7:00 PM IST
Etihad Stadium — Manchester
Referee: M. Atkinson
Attendance: 47166
December 9, 2012 7:00 PM IST
Etihad Stadium — Manchester
Referee: M. Atkinson
Attendance: 47166
Manchester City - Manchester United Preview: Rivals clash in table-topping tie
Sir Alex Ferguson's side go to the Etihad three points clear of Roberto Mancini's Premier League champions, who will want to pick themselves up after a dismal Champions League exit
By Tom J Doyle
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Manchester City
 Hart Zabaleta, Kompany, Nastasic, Clichy Barry Nasri, Y Toure, Silva Tevez, Aguero |
Manchester United
 De Gea Rafael, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra Carrick, Scholes Valencia, Rooney, Young Van Persie |
Manchester City's main injury problems lie in defence, but Gael Clichy (ankle) is set to return for the Premier League champions, with fellow left-back Aleksandar Kolarov (groin) also close to full fitness.
James Milner (hamstring) and Micah Richards (knee) are likely to miss out for the home side, while Jack Rodwell (hamstring) should be available for selection for Roberto Mancini.
David Silva (hamstring) is a worry for the hosts, and could be replaced by Javi Garcia in the centre for a more defensive formation.
The visitors have injury problems in midfield, with Anderson (hamstring) likely to miss the festive period after picking up a knock against Reading, and Tom Cleverley (calf) also a doubt.
Antonio Valencia (thigh) and Nemanja Vidic (knee) could both be available for selection, although Sir Alex Ferguson has said he feels the game will come to soon for the Serbian captain after a second long spell out.
Nani (hamstring) is almost certainly out of the game, while Shinji Kagawa (knee) could take a place on the bench after time on the sidelines.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
The first meeting between Manchester City and Manchester United - or West Gordon and Newton Heath as they were formerly known - ended in a 3-0 victory for the latter in 1881.
- Manchester City have been awarded 21 penalties in the last three seasons - the joint-most in the Premier League alongside United.
- Wayne Rooney's penalty against Reading in the 4-3 victory last weekend was United's 1000th Premier League goal this century.
- United have recovered 21 points from losing positions this season in the Premier League - more than any other side in the division.
- Carlos Tevez (pictured, right) has played for both Manchester clubs - he joined City in 2009 after spending two seasons on loan at United.
- Robin van Persie is joint-top scorer in the league, with 10 goals alongside Demba Ba, Michu and Luis Suarez - City's top scorer is Carlos Tevez with seven.
- Sir Matt Busby and Steve Coppell both played for City before managing United, with the former leading the Reds to their first ever European Cup in 1968.
- United have won 1-0 against City three times in their last six Premier League games at the Etihad. The Red Devils are 12/1 to beat the champions 1-0 with bet365.
- 2006 was the last year there was more than one goal scored in a league fixture between the two with City as hosts, with the home side winning 3-1.
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Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United
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Manchester City 1-3 Manchester United
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| English Premier League (EPL) (EPL) | 09-Apr-2013 | Manchester United 1 - Manchester City 2 |
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| English Premier League (EPL) (EPL) | 09-Dec-2012 | Manchester City 2 - Manchester United 3 |
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| English Premier League (EPL) (EPL) | 01-May-2012 | Manchester City 1 - Manchester United 0 |
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| FA Cup (FA) | 08-Jan-2012 | Manchester City 2 - Manchester United 3 |
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| English Premier League (EPL) (EPL) | 23-Oct-2011 | Manchester United 1 - Manchester City 6 |
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| 26-May-2013 | Manchester City 5 - Chelsea FC 3 | FR |
| 24-May-2013 | Chelsea FC 3 - Manchester City 4 | FR |
| 19-May-2013 | Manchester City 2 - Norwich City 3 | EPL |
| 15-May-2013 | Reading 0 - Manchester City 2 | EPL |
| 11-May-2013 | Manchester City 0 - Wigan Athletic 1 | FA |
Manchester United
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| 19-May-2013 | West Bromwich 5 - Manchester United 5 | EPL |
| 12-May-2013 | Manchester United 2 - Swansea City 1 | EPL |
| 05-May-2013 | Manchester United 0 - Chelsea FC 1 | EPL |
| 28-Apr-2013 | Arsenal 1 - Manchester United 1 | EPL |
| 23-Apr-2013 | Manchester United 3 - Aston Villa 0 | EPL |
| 1 | Joe Hart | Goalkeeper |
| 4 | Vincent Kompany | Defender |
| 5 | Pablo Zabaleta | Defender |
| 22 | Gael Clichy | Defender |
| 33 | Matija Nastasic | Defender |
| 8 | Samir Nasri | Midfielder |
| 18 | Gareth Barry | Midfielder |
| 21 | David Silva | Striker |
| 42 | Yaya Touré | Midfielder |
| 16 | Sergio Agüero | Striker |
| 45 | Mario Balotelli | Striker |
| 30 | Costel Pantilimon | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Maicon | Defender |
| 6 | Joleon Lescott | Defender |
| 28 | Kolo Toure | Defender |
| 14 | Javi García | Midfielder |
| 10 | Edin Dzeko | Striker |
| 32 | Carlos Tévez | Striker |
| 1 | David de Gea | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Rafael | Defender |
| 3 | Patrice Evra | Defender |
| 5 | Rio Ferdinand | Defender |
| 6 | Jonny Evans | Defender |
| 7 | Antonio Valencia | Midfielder |
| 16 | Michael Carrick | Midfielder |
| 18 | Ashley Young | Midfielder |
| 23 | Tom Cleverley | Midfielder |
| 10 | Wayne Rooney | Striker |
| 20 | Robin van Persie | Striker |
| 50 | Sam Johnstone | Goalkeeper |
| 4 | Phil Jones | Defender |
| 12 | Chris Smalling | Defender |
| 11 | Ryan Giggs | Midfielder |
| 22 | Paul Scholes | Midfielder |
| 14 | Chicharito | Striker |
| 19 | Danny Welbeck | Striker |
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