Man United's local lad knocking on Ten Hag's door plus a wing back who could solve their injury crisis... while City's U18s goalscoring starlet earns Jeremy Doku comparisons - the 12 Manchester kids hoping for a Carabao Cup chance

JACK GAUGHAN: Both clubs have profited from fruitful academies over the years and midweek may represent a chance for some youngsters to make the first-team squads for Carabao Cup fixtures.