The Etihad is set to host to the 197th Manchester derby this weekend with both City and United enduring indifferent starts this season. BBC Sport explores some key themes as this historic rivalry continues.

Rayan Cherki has made a positive start to his City career but has suffered a devastating injury that will sideline him for the foreseeable future. Guardiola has revealed that the summer recruit is likely to miss two months, meaning he will be back in late October if all goes to plan.

Manchester United make the short trip across the city this weekend to face their noisy neighbors in what will be the 196th edition of the Manchester Derby. Despite leading the overall head-to-head

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Man City vs. Man Utd: Combined XI. Two behemoths of the modern game go head-to-head on Sunday in the Premier League as audiences across the world prepare themselves for the Manchester derby.

Manchester United take on Manchester City in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.Read as we look at five key battles that could determine the outcome of the fixture.Matthijs de