Manchester City vs Manchester United

Kick-off: September 14 2025, 16:30 BST
Stadium: Etihad Stadium

Manchester City (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: G. Donnarumma
• Defenders: A. Khusanov, Rúben Dias, J. Gvardiol, N. O'Reilly
• Midfielders: Bernardo Silva, Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, T. Reijnders
• Forwards: E. Haaland, J. Doku

Manchester United (3-4-2-1)

• Goalkeeper: Altay Bayındır
• Defenders: L. Yoro, M. de Ligt, L. Shaw
• Midfielders: N. Mazraoui, Bruno Fernandes, M. Ugarte, P. Dorgu
• Forwards: A. Diallo, B. Mbeumo, B. Šeško

Manchester City will be without A. Khusanov (calf injury), J. Gvardiol (contusion), R. Cherki (thigh problems), R. Lewis (wound), Sávio (wound), P. Foden (wound), M. Kovačić (Achilles tendon problems), K. Phillips (Achilles tendon problems), M. Bettinelli (contusion), Omar Marmoush (jumper's knee), and J. Stones (muscle bruise). These absences may significantly affect their strategy and depth on the pitch.

Manchester United will miss Matheus Cunha (wound), Diogo Dalot (muscle bruise), and Lisandro Martínez (jumper's knee) as they seek to navigate this crucial fixture.

This highly anticipated clash features Manchester City currently languishing in 16th place with only 3 points, while Manchester United sits slightly better at 11th with 4 points. Both teams are looking to revitalize their campaigns in the Premier League.

Manchester City has struggled recently, recording two losses followed by a win, leading to a total of 3 points from their first three matches. They have scored just 5 goals while conceding 4, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.

Manchester United managed to secure a win followed by a draw before a recent loss, totaling 4 points from three matches. They have scored 4 goals but have also conceded 4, highlighting inconsistency in both attack and defense.

• April 6, 2025: Manchester United 0 - 0 Manchester City
• December 15, 2024: Manchester City 1 - 2 Manchester United
• March 3, 2024: Manchester City 3 - 1 Manchester United

Kick-off: January 17 2026, 12:30 GMT

Stadium: Old Trafford

Manchester United (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: S. Lammens
• Defenders: Diogo Dalot, H. Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, L. Shaw
• Midfielders: Casemiro, K. Mainoo, A. Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, P. Dorgu
• Forwards: B. Mbeumo

Manchester City (4-1-4-1)

• Goalkeeper: G. Donnarumma
• Defenders: R. Lewis, A. Khusanov, Max Alleyne, N. Aké
• Midfielders: Rodri, A. Semenyo, P. Foden, Bernardo Silva
• Forwards: J. Doku, E. Haaland

Manchester United will be without S. Lacey due to a red card, N. Mazraoui on international duty, and M. de Ligt who is suffering from a back injury.

Manchester City's roster misses several key players including Oscar Bobb (hamstring injury), Rúben Dias (thigh injury), J. Gvardiol (broken leg), M. Kovačić (heel injury), Sávio (health problems), J. Stones (thigh injury), Omar Marmoush (rest), and Nico González (injury).

This Premier League encounter sees Manchester United currently sitting in 7th place with 32 points, looking to secure a crucial win against 2nd place Manchester City, who have amassed 43 points. The stakes are high as both teams aim for European competition qualification.

Manchester United's recent form shows a trend of struggling to secure wins, finishing their last four games with three draws followed by one win. Their goal-scoring average stands at 1.7 goals per game, but defensively they have conceded 1.5 goals per game.

Manchester City's recent form has mirrored United's, with three draws followed by a win in their last four matches. They have an impressive goal-scoring average of 2.1 goals per game while only conceding 0.9 on average, showcasing a strong defensive unit.

• Sun Sep 14 2025: Manchester City 3 - 0 Manchester United
• Sun Apr 06 2025: Manchester United 0 - 0 Manchester City
• Sun Dec 15 2024: Manchester City 1 - 2 Manchester United
• Sun Mar 03 2024: Manchester City 3 - 1 Manchester United