Manchester United (Probable, 4-2-3-1): De Gea; Jones, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra; Carrick, Anderson; Valencia, Kagawa, Young; Van Persie.Out: Scholes (knee), Fletcher (bowel condition).Tests: Rooney, Rafael (both groin/pelvis), Vidic (back), Evans (hamstring).
Manchester City (Probable, 4-2-3-1): Hart; Zabaleta, Kompany, K Toure, Clicky; Y Toure, Barry; Silva, Tevez, Nasri; Aguero.Out: Maicon, Richards (both knee), Rodwell (hamstring).Tests:
Team News Wayne Rooney is set to return for Manchester United in their derby clash with Manchester City at Old Trafford on Monday. Rooney returned from international duty with a groin strain that has kept him out of games against Sunderland and Chelsea but after returning to training on Thursday, should be involved against Roberto Mancini's men. Rafael (groin) is also fit, while Nemanja Vidic (back) and Jonny Evans (hamstring) are 50-50.
Right-backs Micah Richards and Maicon (both knee) are the only Manchester City players definitely ruled out. The pair could return in the coming weeks while midfielder Jack Rodwell (hamstring) could be close to making his comeback. Playmakers David Silva and Samir Nasri are both fully fit after suffering minor knocks in last week's defeat of Newcastle and defender Matija Nastasic (foot) returns.
Match Notes Eighteen months on from the 'demolition derby,' when City triumphed 6-1 at Old Trafford, United have the opportunity to avenge that humiliating defeat by stretching their lead over the champions to 18 points with a win on Monday evening. Not since Blackburn finished 21 points adrift of top spot in 1996 has a defending champion fallen so far behind the leaders while attempting to retain the title, but City risk matching the Ewood Park club's unenviable statistic if they allow United to move three points further ahead. United appear leggy, however, so City might just have a sting in the tail.
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