Man City Vs Man United: Cristiano Ronaldo starts from the bench in the Manchester Derby as Marcus Rashford passed fit to lead the attack

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left in the bench for the Manchester derby on Sunday afternoon.

The 37-year-old is yet to start any Premier League game for Manchester United under Erik Den Hag this season. 

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored one goal so far for United in their Europa League clash.

Erik Den Hag side will travel to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday to face Manchester City.

Reportminds Blog understands that the Premier League match day eight clash will kick off at 2pm GMT.

Erik Den Hag has decided to stick to the same formation of his last game. Although Marcus Rashford who wasn't involved in the international duty with England has been passed fit to start in attack. 

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Malacia, Varane, Martinez, McTominay, Eriksen, Fernandes, Sancho, Antony, Rashford.

On the other hand, Pep Guardiola will hope to close the gap on Arsenal who are sitting on top of the Premier League table.

Manuel Akanji will partner Nathan Ake in defense due to injury to John Stones during his international duty. 

Erling Haaland who is the current league top scorer leads the attack along with Jack Grealish and Phil Foden. 

Man City XI Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Ake, Cancelo, Gundogan (C), De Bruyne, Bernardo, Foden, Haaland, Grealish

SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Carson, Dias, Laporte, Alvarez, Gomez, Mahrez, Palmer, Lewis