Manchester derby in China off after heavy rain leaves pitch unplayable Monday July 25,2016

The pre-season game between Manchester United and Manchester City in China on Monday July 25,2016 is off because heavy rain has left the pitch in Beijing unplayable.

The Bird's Nest pitch was described as "bad" by United boss Jose Mourinho on Sunday, while City's Pep Guardiola said he hoped there would be no injuries.

Both Manchester City and Manchester United "tournament organisers and clubs" decided to cancel the match at the 2008 Olympic Stadium.

Organisers later said the match will not be rearranged.

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Manchester United v Manchester City – International Champions Cup 2016

 

Manchester United face rivals Manchester City in their second and final match of the International Champions Cup in China this summer. Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola go head to head for the first time since both were managing Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively. United was beaten 4-1 by Borussia Dortmund on Friday afternoon, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan scoring the only goal for the Old Trafford club. Gonzalo Castro scored a brace with one from each of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ousmane Dembele.

Manchester City has only played one pre-season match, a 1-0 defeat to Guardiola’s former club – Bayern Munich

Manchester United Squad:

Goalkeepers: David De Gea, Sergio Romero, Sam Johnstone;

Defenders: Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo, Chris Smalling, Daley Blind, Luke Shaw, Antonio Valencia, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Paddy McNair, Axel Tuanzebe;

Midfielders: Memphis Depay, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Adnan Januzaj, Michael Carrick, Ashley Young, Ander Herrera, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Andreas Pereira;

Strikers: Wayne Rooney, Marcus Rashford, Will Keane

Manchester City Squad:

Goalkeepers: Joe Hart, Willy Caballero, Angus Gunn, Billy O’Brien;

Defenders: Vincent Kompany, Pablo Zabaleta, Aleksandar Kolarov, Gaël Clichy, Jason Denayer, Nicolás Otamendi, Pablo Maffeo, Tosin Adarabioyo, Angeliño, Cameron Humphreys;

Midfielders: Fernando, Raheem Sterling, Samir Nasri, Jesús Navas, Fabian Delph, David Silva, Fernandinho, Bruno Zuculini, Yaya Touré, Bersant Celina, James Horsfield, Brandon Barker, Sinan Bytyqi,  Aleix García, Manu García;

Strikers: Nolito, Sergio Agüero, Wilfried Bony