Bruno Fernandes defends on-pitch passion, showing how preparation and memory underpin his captaincy.
Amorim: Mainoo must add pace, positional awareness and varied tempo if he is to secure more minutes.
Etihad showdown: City host United in the first 2025/26 derby amid injuries and selection doubts. v1.
Four battles could settle the Manchester derby: Haaland v De Ligt Doku v Mazraoui, Fernandes v Rodri.
A concise review of the Guardiola and Amorim meetings: Lisbon, Etihad, and two Champions League ties
Injuries hit United ahead of derby Martínez unavailable Dalot, Mount and Cunha doubtful this weekend
Donnarumma, Rodri and Haaland lead a combined City and United XI of players fit and available Sunday
Amorim backs Altay Bayindir to continue in goal for Man City trip despite early-season errors today.
Amorim says United are better than nine months ago after Etihad win; Mainoo retained in squad today
Altay will start the derby; Cunha, Mount and Dalot are unavailable as Amorim addresses squad issues.
