Erik ten Hag faces huge decision over whether to unleash secret weapon in derby against Man City

Erik ten Hag has to decide whether to unleash secret weapon in derby against Man City. United had initially set their sights on Declan Rice, but they switched focus to Frenkie de Jong when Erik ten Hag was appointed. De Jong remains at Barcelona.

Manchester United signed Casemiro from Real Madrid. Erik ten Hag signed Christian Eriksen on a free transfer. Scott McTominay is in pole position to start against Manchester City on derby day. Manchester United are favourites to win the title. Manchester City are the favourites. Erling Haaland has given them a new dimension. They are odds-on favourites for the league title and European football. The team look more menacing this season. City are also closer to ending their European hoodoo under Pep Guardiola. United lost Raheem Sterling and others to Manchester.