Manchester United could hand fierce rivals Liverpool a major boost in the race for the Premier League title on Sunday by beating table-topping neighbours Manchester City.
The derby is the standout game on the weekend programme, with United urgently needing the points to boost their Champions League hopes.
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There will be a dugout debut in England's top flight for Leeds United's new boss Jesse Marsch, as the Whites head to Leicester City, while Newcastle United will bid to stretch their fine run of form. Liverpool tackle West Ham, as Chelsea go to Burnley.
Before the action gets under way, test your football knowledge in our weekly Opta-powered quiz. The answers are at the bottom of the page, but don't go cheating!
1. Six of the last seven managers (including caretakers) to take charge of Leeds in the Premier League have lost their first game in the competition. Who was the exception among those seven, who started his reign with a 3-0 win over Manchester City?
2. Newcastle are unbeaten in seven Premier League games ahead of the visit of Brighton and Hove Albion to St James' Park. Only one Premier League team are on a longer undefeated streak, but who are that side?
3. Name the former Leeds star who has played the most minutes of all outfield players in the Premier League this season.
4. Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah is one goal away from reaching 20 in the Premier League this season. He has reached that mark three times before. Who are the four players to have had five or more 20-goal-plus seasons in the competition?
5. Raheem Sterling has showed sharp form for Manchester City in recent weeks. How many goals has the England forward scored in his 18 Premier League appearances against Manchester United?
A Sterling job at Carrow Road! #ManCity pic.twitter.com/Ndxdf43YTr
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 12, 2022
Answers:
1. Terry Venables (in August 2002)
2. Manchester United (eight games)
3. Brentford's Pontus Jansson (2,422 minutes)
4. Alan Shearer (seven seasons), Sergio Aguero (six), Thierry Henry (five), Harry Kane (five)
5. Zero
