"All eyes are on Michael Carrick as Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford in the 198th Manchester derby. The Red Devils moved quickly to appoint Carrick following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, handing the former club captain the reins until the end of the season. This will be Carrick's second spell in temporary charge at Old Trafford, having overseen a three-match unbeaten run in late 2021."
"Carrick inherits a United side sitting seventh in the Premier League table, just three points off the top four, despite managing only one win in their last six league matches. United were comfortably beaten 3-0 by City in the reverse fixture at the Etihad Stadium in September and have struggled for goals against their rivals in recent home meetings, failing to score in four of the last five Premier League derbies at Old Trafford."
"Manchester City arrive in strong form after responding to a run of league draws. Pep Guardiola's side thrashed Exeter City 10-1 in the FA Cup before claiming a 2-0 away win over Newcastle United in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg. January signing Antoine Semenyo has made an immediate impact since joining from Bournemouth, while City remain unbeaten in 13 matches across all competitions."
Michael Carrick has been appointed interim manager of Manchester United until season's end and will lead the team in the Manchester derby. Carrick previously had a short unbeaten spell in temporary charge in late 2021. United sit seventh in the Premier League, three points off the top four, and have won only once in their last six league matches. United lost 3-0 to City at the Etihad in September and failed to score in four of the last five Premier League derbies at Old Trafford. Manchester City are unbeaten in 13 matches; January signing Antoine Semenyo starts while United recall Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo.
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