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Michael Carrick spoke about Manchester City's extra day of rest before the Manchester derby. The manager acknowledged the situation isn't perfect, but there's no reason to panic.

Manchester United are gearing up for their first derby of the 2026/27 season against Manchester City in the Premier League. The vital clash will come after a match against Sabah in the Champions League.

However, City will enjoy an extra day of rest as the Red Devils face their European opponents on Thursday evening.

Michael Carrick has weighed in on the uneven schedule:

I’m not too worried about it. Of course, it’s not an ideal situation. But we’re not going to overthink it. We just need to play the hand we’ve been dealt.

United are determined to claim victory over Sabah as success in the Champions League would bolster the players’ confidence ahead of the crucial showdown with the Citizens.