Manchester’s crisis-hit clubs face off in the Premier League when City host United on Sunday while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe badly needs a win against Leicester at St James’ Park.
Leaders Liverpool, playing Fulham at Anfield, will expect to stretch their lead at the top of the table a day before second-placed Chelsea take on Brentford.
AFP Sport looks at the major talking points ahead of the weekend action.
Derby day for struggling Manchester clubs
Manchester City’s run of one win in 10 games in all competitions is an unprecedented slump for the English champions during Pep Guardiola’s reign.
Guardiola admitted he was questioning himself after the club’s latest defeat — a 2-0 loss at Juventus — left them in danger of missing out on the Champions League knockout stages.
Among a series of eye-catching statistics, City have conceded more goals across all competitions than any other team from Europe’s big five leagues…