Manchester City midfielder David Silva has been passed fit for Sunday's Manchester derby with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Earlier this week, City boss Pep Guardiola claimed that Silva could miss the top-of-the-table clash after picking up a problem during the 2-1 win over West Ham United last weekend.

The Spain international played no part against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Wednesday night, and had been tipped to miss out this weekend.

Guardiola, however, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, confirmed that Silva was available for selection as City look to open up an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Club captain Vincent Kompany is also expected to start despite a slight issue, whilst Fabian Delph is available after missing the Shakhtar match through illness.

Guardiola has a decision to make in the final third as he chooses between Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus, but Kevin De Bruyne and Fernandinho will line up alongside David Silva in the middle of the park.

City have won their last 13 in the Premier League, and the table-toppers currently sit eight points above second-placed United ahead of the derby at Old Trafford.

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