I don't think so, as I wouldn't expect too much from this derby on Manchester United although Manchester United will definitely put up a fight but their problem remains the same as they still can't score from their strikers and that has been the case in the last few games.
Fortunately, in the last few games MacTominay, Maguire, and Onan played very well in their matches which kept Manchester United from dropping points.
For the match of Manchester United against Manchester City in terms of prestige, this is a classic derby that will definitely be very interesting but for the final result I think Manchester City will still bring 3 points in this match despite playing at Old Trafford.
The main issue is Old Trafford has never been a fortress in the EPL especially in this derby and for Man UTD not to get goals from the striking department is because of the selfish play from Rashford especially. I agree with you on the few players mentioned above as the key to their recent success, if you take these players away then I don't see United having a better game.
This game can not be a very strong fixture, like giving us goals or something to say it's interesting but I think with what Man UTD have to offer would make it more tempting to watch. I just don't know but I have that feeling that Manchester United will give their fans something to cheer about, taking the victory with a tremendous display in that encounter against their neighbors Manchester City. I'm saying all these base on their (Manchester United) previous performance and you'd agree with me that they have done pretty well.