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Manchester derby headlines weekly schedule NewsColony Sunday’s Manchester derby headlines another engrossing weekend of football action, with Real Madrid , Barcelona , Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates all set for important matches. The title race may have got away from Manchester City , but few would deny they’re among the greatest teams in the world today, and Pep Guardiola’s side added more silverware last weekend with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup final. There will be no shortage of focus this weekend, with local bragging rights on the line against neighbours Manchester United . The Red Devils are in the midst of a battle for Champions League qualification, having dropped two points away at Everton last weekend, and can ill afford another slip-up. Even without Kevin De Bruyne, who’s a doubt with injury, and centre-back Aymeric Laporte, City may well have too much going forward for United, whose vulnerabilities were exposed at times by the Toffees. En...