Local bragging rights are on the line at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime, as Manchester United and Manchester City face off in a Premier League derby.
The Citizens head to the home of their bitter rivals on the back of a 4-1 success over Club Brugge in the Champions League thanks to goals from Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus.
However, Pep Guardiola witnessed his side go down 2-0 to Crystal Palace in their most recent Premier League game - a result which leaves them third in the rankings, five points behind leaders Chelsea.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Man City's injury and suspension news ahead of the contest.
Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Foot
Possible return date: November 6 (vs. Man United)
Guardiola confirmed that Kyle Walker took a "big kick" to the foot during the Champions League win over Brugge and will need to be assessed ahead of the derby.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Foot
Possible return date: Unknown
Ferran Torres continues to recover from the foot fracture he sustained at the Nations League finals and is facing another couple of months on the sidelines.
MAN CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST
Status: Out
Possible return date: November 21 (vs. Everton)
Aymeric Laporte received a straight red card for hauling down Wilfried Zaha as the Palace man prepared to race through on goal, and the Spain international will serve his one-game ban this weekend.
Status: Out
Possible return date: Unknown
Subject to a police charge, Benjamin Mendy remains suspended by the club as he awaits trial in January 2022.
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