Mata, Carrick returns against City: Manchester United Team News against Manchester City

Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford in Premier League encounter.

Manchester United are expected to field Michael Carrick and Morgan Schneiderlin in the center of midfield with Bastian Schweinsteiger dropping to the bench. Juan Mata was rested in UEFA Champions League match against CSKA and will be drafted into the right side of attacking midfield. With Luke Shaw out injured and not available for rest of the season, Matteo Darmian will sneak back into the right back position while Marcos Rojo will start out wide. Ashley Young’s injury means Anthony Martial is expected to play wide in left with Ander Herrera taking the number 10 role just behind skipper Wayne Rooney. Patrick McNair is injured and English duo Chris Smalling and Phil Jones will play in hear of defense.

Manchester United:

David De Gea

Matteo Darmian – Chris Smalling- Phil Jones – Marcos Rojo

Michael Carrick – Morgan Schneiderlin

Juan Mata – Ander Herrera – Anthony Martial

Wayne Rooney