Darren Bent believes Carrick should play Cunha as a starter and bench Rashford for the Manchester United vs Manchester City derby.

Bent stated that Rashford looks sharper this season but hasn't had consistent playing time. Rashford has started in 2 of Manchester United's first 3 Premier League matches this season, came on as a substitute in the first round, and didn't play in Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League victory over Sabah FK, with just two days remaining until the Manchester derby.

Rashford will hope to feature from the start in the Manchester derby for the first time since the 2024 Community Shield against Manchester City. Since then, he was loaned to Aston Villa and Barcelona before returning to Manchester United. Rashford has played 22 matches against Manchester City for Manchester United, contributing 5 goals and 1 assist.

On the talkSPORT Drive show, Bent responded to Troy Deeney's claim that fans are softer on Rashford. Deeney argued that Rashford, as a Manchester United academy product, receives more patience, while players like Cunha don't get the same treatment.

Bent stated: "Academy players at any club will always get more time than others, which is normal. They're ours, and of course, they'll get a bit more opportunity."

Bent also discussed Manchester United's attacking options: "Rashford looks sharper this season. Cunha is playing well, and Mbeumo is playing well too. Now you have so many options who are in their best form, and they're all scoring goals, which is a good problem to have. If it were me, I'd pick Mbeumo, Sesko, and then ask Cunha to play from the left."

When asked why he would bench Rashford, Bent said: "I think it's slightly unfair because Mbeumo has played many consecutive matches. Rashford hasn't really had consistent playing time; you only see the best of Rashford when he plays consistently."

Bent believes this derby would mean more to Rashford than most players, as he's from Manchester and has scored in several derbies. However, Bent stated that Carrick must choose the lineup that gives Manchester United the best chance to win: "Cunha has been playing well, and Sesko has been playing well. If you think this combination is best for Manchester United to win, then that's what you have to do."

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