Mauricio Pochettino was happy to see Tottenham defender avoid another yellow card that would have ruled him out against Manchester City during the win over Brighton.
Alli was dropped in place of Erik Lamela in the north London club's 2-0 win over Brighton at Wembley on 13 December.
Mourinho took offence at City's celebrations after their 2-1 win over United at Old Trafford on 10 December.
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has labelled Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola immature over the way he handled himself at Barcelona.
Goals from David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi gave City a 2-1 win over United and extended their lead at the top of the table to 11 points.
The news comes ahead of a transfer window where City will be looking to bridge any loose ends following their derby win last weekend at Old Trafford.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the education and behaviour of Manchester City players following Sunday's incident at Old Trafford.
The former Red Devils boss believes United played more attacking football when he was in charge at Old Trafford.
Guendouzi has established himself as a regular starter in Ligue 2 Lorient's first-team having broken through last season.
The FA have begun looking into the reported bust-up between Manchester United and Manchester City players and staff that broke out at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The home side were thoroughly outclassed as goals from David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi extended Manchester City's lead at the top of the table to 11 points.
Tempers flared after Manchester City's 2-1 derby day win over Manchester United as Jose Mourinho's visit to the away side's dressing room resulted in a post-match fracas.
City all but end the title race with a comfortable 2-1 victory over United, who were second best in all departments.
Sterling, 23, says he would like to move to a foreign club if he ends up leaving City at some point in the future.
Jose Mourinho has confirmed Nemanja Matic will start against Manchester City. Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini, and Scott McTominay are other options available.
Mourinho was full of praise for Manchester City ahead of the derby but accused Guardiola's players of going down too easily.
Rojo recently returned to United starting line-up after around eight months out with a knee injury. He is hoping to get the nod against Manchester City.
David Silva is fit to start for Manchester City against Manchester United but Vincent Kompany must undergo further tests ahead of kick-off.
Nemanja Matic, Phil Jones and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are all in contention for Manchester United when they host neighbours Manchester City on Sunday.
Manchester United are out to end Manchester City's Premier League winning streak and close the gap to five points when they take on their neighbours.
Leon Goretzka's form for Schalke has seen him attract interest from Arsenal, their league rivals Manchester United and Manchester City, along with Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Alan Pardew does not want to lose Jonny Evans in January, although fears his exit with the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal, Everton and West Ham all interested.