Live Updates: Title on line in Manchester derby

Carlos Tevez starts for Manchester City against his former side Manchester United in the crucial Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Sir Alex Ferguson, meanwhile, opts for one up front with Wayne Rooney leading the line. Veterans Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs populate the centre of midfield alongside Michael Carrick, with Ji-Sung Park and Nani included at the expense of Antonio Valencia.

Manchester City: Hart, Zabaleta, Lescott, Kompany, Clichy, Barry, Toure Yaya, Silva, Tevez, Nasri, Aguero.

Carlos Tevez starts for Manchester City against his former side Manchester United.

Subs: Pantilimon, Richards, Milner, Dzeko, Kolarov, De Jong, Balotelli.

Manchester United: De Gea, Jones, Ferdinand, Smalling, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Scholes, Park, Giggs, Rooney.

Subs: Amos, Berbatov, Hernandez, Young, Welbeck, Rafael Da Silva, Valencia.

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