Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City welcome fierce rivals, Manchester United, to the Etihad for a derby the Citizens can't afford to lose.
Pep Guardiola's side continues to languish amid the worst run of results in the manager's career. A lethargic performance in the UEFA Champions League defeat against Juventus midweek saw City drop dangerously close to the elimination places. In the Premier League, the team's collected only four points from a possible 18 in their last six games.
City's poor form now have them nine points back of pace setter, Liverpool, who have a game in hand. Anything but a win against Man United could signify the end of a potential fifth straight Premier League title. Guardiola already lost once to Amorim this season whilst still at Sporting CP. Amorim dismantled City 4–1 in the Champions League.
Injuries have played a massive role in City's recent downfall. However, things don't appear to be getting much better, as Guardiola will be without Manuel Akanji, Nathan Aké and John Stones through injury, plus Rico Lewis is suspended for the Manchester derby.






