Man Utd vs Man City: Six Subplots That Could Decide the Manchester Derby

Ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford in the Premier League , we identify six elements that could be decisive .

Sunday’s Manchester derby will have a slightly different feel.

For the first time in over 10 years, Pep Guardiola won’t be in the Manchester City dugout for it, with this to be Enzo Maresca’s bow in the derby.

The Italian has enjoyed a decent start in charge, winning each of his first three Premier League games, but this will be his first major top-flight test, and against a Manchester United side already frustrated to be playing catch-up.

Here, we look at several facets that may decide the outcome of the contest.