Rashford expected to feature in Manchester derby As United pushes forward

Manchester United are set to field Marcus Rashford in Sunday’s highly‑anticipated derby against Manchester City, despite a minor injury scare in the recent Everton match. Manager Michael Carrick confirmed the England winger felt “a bit of something” after being substituted in the 70th minute, but indicated the issue is not expected to keep him out of the clash at Old Trafford.

United legend Gary Pallister seized the moment to urge Rashford to seize his "second chance" at the club, reminding the striker of the support he received from Carrick when he signed his new contract. "He’s been fortunate to get a second chance at United and I’m now expecting him to grab it with both hands," Pallister told Betarades.gr.

Pallister also reflected on Rashford’s turbulent summer, which saw loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona and a failed permanent move abroad. He praised the winger’s recent performance against Everton, calling it “the best I’ve seen him” and emphasizing that a happy, hungry Rashford could be a regular in Premier League line‑ups.

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On the defensive side, Argentine centre‑back Lisandro Martínez downplayed his personal rivalry with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, insisting that past battles are “in the past”. Martínez stressed his focus on preparation, noting the upcoming fixture will be “so different from the last one”.

Martínez’s comments come after a strong showing in the previous derby, where United secured a 2‑0 victory under Carrick’s interim charge. He dismissed any notion that City’s extra two days of preparation after a Champions League tie would be an excuse, reaffirming United’s intent to compete on merit.

The derby, slated for a 4 p.m. Kickoff will be broadcast live, with an upgraded TV bundle offering extensive Premier League coverage alongside streaming services such as HBO Max and Netflix.