Derby Team News

The Italian completed a £26m move on deadline day, stepping in as first-choice goalkeeper after Ederson’s switch to Fenerbahce brought an end to eight seasons at the Etihad.

Ederson was central to City’s passing game, setting a standard few goalkeepers could match. Guardiola, however, has no intention of asking Donnarumma to play in the same way.

“I always adapt to the players I have,” Guardiola said ahead of Sunday's derby. “Ederson was the best I’ve ever seen with distribution, short and long. Gigi isn’t here to copy that. He has different qualities.”

The manager pointed to Donnarumma’s stature and experience as his main assets. “He’s massive. He has presence. He’s played at the top level, in the biggest matches. Of course he’ll concede goals, every keeper does, but the team will work with him. He’ll give us something else.”

City may head into Sunday’s derby with problems elsewhere. John Stones remains doubtful after withdrawing from England duty last week with a muscle issue. The defender has started all three of City’s league games this season but endured an injury-hit campaign last year. Guardiola admitted his chances of facing Manchester United are uncertain.

Omar Marmoush, meanwhile, will not feature. The forward suffered a knee injury on international duty with Egypt. Tests are ongoing but City believe the lay-off will be measured in weeks rather than months, with a return expected before the October internationals.

United also have selection concerns. Ruben Interim is without Matheus Cunha, Diogo Dalot and Mason Mount, though Noussair Mazraoui could come into the side. Despite bringing in Senne Lammens, Amorim confirmed Altay Bayinder will start in goal, with the hapless André Onana having departed to Turkey on loan.

Possible line-ups

City: Donnarumma; Ake, Khusanov, Dias, Nunes; Rodri, Reijnders, Silva; Doku, Bobb, Haaland.

United: Bayinder; Shaw, De Ligt, Yoro; Diallo, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Mainoo; Fernandes, Mbeumo; Sesko.