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**Manchester Derby Focuses on Goalkeepers as City and United Seek Revival**

**Manchester, UK** – The Manchester derby is set to kick off Sunday at the Etihad Stadium, with both Manchester City and Manchester United eager to turn the page on disappointing seasons. However, the highly anticipated clash is taking an unexpected turn, with the spotlight falling not on the expensive attacking talent, but on the goalkeepers.

City recently acquired Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain, while United landed Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp to bolster their options between the posts. Despite United confirming that Lammens will not start, the focus remains firmly fixed on the men charged with stopping goals rather than scoring them.

City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged the need to adapt his team’s tactics to suit Donnarumma’s strengths, recognizing the Italian international’s shot-stopping prowess. The focus is not to replicate Ederson’s passing skills, who has departed for Fenerbahce. Guardiola praised Donnarumma’s presence and ability to perform on big stages.

Meanwhile, United manager Ruben Amorim will continue to entrust Altay Bayindir with the starting role, despite the arrival of Lammens and the loan departure of Andre Onana to Trabzonspor. Amorim stressed the need for patience with Lammens, citing the differences in league, country, and training. He also acknowledged that his new signing has “great potential.”

Both Manchester clubs are under pressure to deliver a victory. City, seeking to reclaim the title they lost last season, are already playing catch-up after a rocky start. United are also looking to gain momentum after a mixed bag of results.

Adding to City’s woes, forward Omar Marmoush will miss the derby after sustaining a knee injury while on international duty with Egypt. John Stones and Phil Foden are among other key players dealing with injuries for City. United is also missing key players, like Matheus Cunha, Diogo Dalot, and Mason Mount, but are lining up Benjamin Sesko for a potential first Premier League start.

Fans can follow all the action on Al Jazeera Sport, with build-up beginning at 1:30pm (12:30 GMT) ahead of live commentary.

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