Confirmed United XI vs City: Zirkzee dropped, Hojlund, Maguire back in starting line-up

Luke Shaw is back in the Manchester United squad for today’s Manchester derby.

Shaw last played for United against Everton on 1st December.

Matthijs de Ligt misses out through injury and is replaced in the starting lineup by Harry Maguire.

Andre Onana is in goal.

The back three are Maguire, Leny Yoro and Noussair Mazraoui.

Diogo Dalot and Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu are the wingbacks.

Manu Ugarte and Casemiro are the holding midfielders.

United’s front three are Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund.

The subs are Altay Bayindir, Shaw, Victor Lindelof, Godwill Kukonki, Harry Amass, Christian Eriksen, Mason Mount, Chido Obi and Zirkzee.

Kobbie Mainoo is back in training but did not make the squad.

Lisandro Martinez, Jonny Evans, Amad and Ayden Heaven are all still out injured.

Kick off at Old Trafford is at 4.30pm BST.

Presenting your derby day Reds 👊🔥#MUFC || #MUNMCI

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 6, 2025

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