Carl Anka: This is the first Manchester derby with United above City in the league since December 2020. Guardiola has only one victory over Amorim in five attempts. Yet Amorim will likely describe City as the favourites, casting his team as plucky counter-attacking underdogs — which is probably how he prefers things.

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Pep Guardiola is "desperate" for Phil Foden to get back to full fitness and start enjoying his football again.