BBC morning News: Jubilation all over Old Trafford as Erling Haaland to miss Man City vs Man Utd derby match today due to injury as Pep Guardiola begged for match postponement

Manchester City is pursuing a record fourth Premier League title as they face rival Manchester United on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola’s team has won eight out of ten League games, including narrow victories against Brentford and Bournemouth. Liverpool and Arsenal are challenging at the top of the standings, but their performances have not always been completely convincing.

Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne performed exceptionally well during Tuesday’s 6-2 victory over Luton in the FA Cup. De Bruyne provided four assists for Haaland’s five-goal performance. City appears to be brimming with scoring opportunities, especially with Phil Foden excelling.

Following Liverpool’s dramatic victory against Nottingham Forest, City are currently four points behind the leaders as they prepare for their upcoming games before facing Liverpool at Anfield next weekend.

United, on the other hand, won a somewhat unimpressive match against Forest in the FA Cup after their stunning loss to Fulham in the previous game.

Here is a comprehensive guide to the game.

Date, time of commencement, and location

The match between Manchester City and Manchester United will start at 3:30 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

The Etihad Stadium in Manchester will be the venue.

Where can I watch the Manchester City versus Manchester United match?

The game will be aired on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. The coverage will begin at 3pm GMT before the 3.30 kick-off.

Live stream: Subscribers can view the event through a live feed on the Sky Go website or app.

Live broadcast: Stay updated on all the action by following Standard Sport’s specialized match blog!

Manchester City vs. Manchester United team updates

Jack Grealish is the main player missing from City’s lineup and is likely to be out of action until after the upcoming international break. Josko Gvardiol has not yet returned to play. Last week, Guardiola confirmed that the defender was nearing his return.

Haaland has expressed relief, as he stated that he is now feeling well after a challenging season dealing with injuries.

Harry Maguire is expected to be absent for the upcoming game against Manchester United. Sofyan Amrabat may be positioned at left-back due to Luke Shaw’s injury. Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, and Anthony Martial will all be absent for the derby.