Manchester United are set to face off against Pep Guardiola's Manchester United on Sunday.
As both clubs prepare to meet in a crucial clash, Ruben Amorim is still in the early stages of rebuilding his squad, working diligently to implement his preferred 3-4-3 system.
While Amorim has had limited time to assess his new players, key decisions are being made regarding the starting lineup.
Andre Onana's position as the goalkeeper remains secure, despite a high-profile mistake in United's recent defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Similarly, Matthijs de Ligt continues to feature as a central figure in the back three, with Lisandro Martínez on the left side.
Youngster Leny Yoro faced a challenging debut in the Premier League, and there are expectations that Noussair Mazraoui will fill the opposite flank in the defensive setup.
On the wings, Diogo Dalot and Amad Diallo are expected to retain their positions, while midfield duties will likely fall to Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte.
One area of uncertainty remains the attacking midfield. Alejandro Garnacho, who has had a steady role under Amorim, is under scrutiny after his social media antics following the loss to Forest, particularly one incident involving his international teammate Martínez.
Garnacho's preference for drifting into pockets of space could be less effective against City's defense, particularly with Kyle Walker struggling in recent weeks.
In attack, Marcus Rashford has seen a change in his role.
After scoring in the opening minutes of Amorim's tenure against Ipswich, he returned to his more familiar left-wing position and bagged a brace against Everton.
However, recent performances have seen Rashford relegated to the bench, with his place uncertain.
Despite this, he has been a thorn in City's defense, having netted twice in his last four Premier League matches against them, including a memorable strike in March.
Bruno Fernandes will likely take up the second attacking midfield role, with Rasmus Hojlund aiming to lead the line.
The Danish striker, who opened the scoring against Forest, offers a more physical presence than Joshua Zirkzee and could be crucial in holding up play and creating chances for his teammates.
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