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Manchester derby: Fans arrive at Old Trafford for the most hotly anticipated Premier League match in years

FANS have flocked to Old Trafford ahead of today’s hotly anticipated Manchester derby.

Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola meet for the first time in the Premier League and supporters of both sides have arrive at the game early to soak up the atmosphere.

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A fan wears a scarf bearing images of Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola

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A police officer takes a photogrpah of a fan holding a scarf outside the ground

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Today’s match programme with Marcus Rashford on the front cover

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Souvenirs for sale prior the Premier League showdown today

But the duo, who have a fierce rivalry, face off for the 17th time in total having come up against one another in the Champions League and La Liga.

Guardiola is ready to hand Claudio Bravo his Manchester City debut in their high-pressure derby clash.

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Fans of both sides flock to Old Trafford ahead of the derby today

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A fan uses a mobile phone ahead of the derby behind a mural of Juan Mata

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Manchester United fans take a selfie outside Old Trafford before the match

And with Sergio Aguero suspended, Guardiola will turn to whizkid Kelechi Iheanacho up front.

But Jose Mourinho has Marcus Rashford – who has scored four goals in two games for club and country  – to turn to in the battle of the raw talents.


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