"Despite United sitting seventh and only picking up one win in their last six Premier League outings, Carrick has been upbeat this week, insisting his squad are ready for the challenge after preparing well and building energy in training. He noted that players have "put the work in this week and we feel we're ready," while stressing his desire to enjoy the occasion and reward supporters with a strong performance."
"City arrive in decent overall form but slightly wobbly domestically, having drawn their last three league matches and now trailing Arsenal by six points in the title race. Nevertheless, Pep Guardiola spoke cautiously about United's unpredictability under their new coach, emphasising that with limited information on Carrick's tactics, City must focus on their game first and foremost."
Manchester United face Manchester City at Old Trafford with Michael Carrick in interim charge following recent inconsistency. United sit seventh with one win in their last six Premier League matches, but Carrick reports positive training and readiness to lift the squad and reward supporters. City have drawn their last three league games and trail Arsenal in the title race, and manager Pep Guardiola warned about United's unpredictability while urging focus on City's own game. City face defensive absences including Ruben Dias, Joško Gvardiol and John Stones. United are missing Matthijs de Ligt and Shea Lacey, while Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo returned from AFCON and may start.
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