Manchester United's stars stepped up their preparations for this week's derby against Manchester City at Carrington on Wednesday.
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United's players were photographed on the practice fields as the squad prepares for Sunday's crucial Premier League match at The Etihad Stadium.
Tom Purslow/Manchester United via Getty Images Manchester United training session
United is currently in fourth place in the table, although only by a whisker. Arsenal will have overtaken United before kick-off at City if they win their earlier game away at Watford on Sunday. They still have two games in hand.
United's recent points loss means that the game against City is one that Ralf Rangnick's team must win to make amends.
United's players appear to understand the significance of the next match, with prominent names like Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo posting messages on Instagram about their attention on the impending match.
Scott McTominay returned from sickness in the practice, giving United a boost after missing the previous two games against Atletico Madrid and Watford.
McTominay started against City last season and is expected to be named for the derby if he can convince manager Ralf Rangnick of his health.
United's players must show more fight in this game than they did in the dreadful meeting against Manchester City at Old Trafford in early November.
City triumphed 2-0, but their dominance made it feel like 6-0. On a gloomy afternoon at Old Trafford, United had one chance at goal and rarely saw the ball, utterly outplayed.
United do have a good record away from City, and Pep Guardiola will be focused on putting that right, especially with Liverpool closing in on them in the title race.
Ralf Rangnick will be hoping for a memorable day in his first and possibly only Manchester derby.
Tom Purslow/Manchester United via Getty Images Manchester United training session
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