Manchester United vs Manchester City: The iconic Manchester derby returns to Old Trafford on Sunday, September 13, with Manchester United FC hosting Manchester City FC in a major Premier League 2026-27 clash. Michael Carrick’s side enter the fixture after a mixed league start but gained confidence from a 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah.
City, meanwhile, have made a perfect start to their league campaign and arrive after four consecutive victories across competitions. The fixture also marks Enzo Maresca’s first Manchester derby as City boss.
The Red Devils will look to their attacking options and home support, while City will rely on Erling Haaland’s proven record in this historic rivalry.
Man United vs Man City Team News And Injury Updates
Manchester United have several selection calls to make. Luke Shaw missed the midweek win over Sabah and his fitness is being assessed before the derby. Bruno Fernandes is also being monitored after featuring in the European fixture.
Carrick must decide whether to start Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko or both. Sesko has scored twice in his last two appearances, while Fernandes has already produced a hat-trick and an assist this season.
Manchester City have fewer concerns. Nico O’Reilly has been declared fully available after missing recent matches. Maresca must decide whether to use him at left-back or in midfield.
The attacking battle could also see Phil Foden and Iliman Ndiaye compete for a starting position. Haaland has scored five goals in five matches this season, including three in the Premier League. He has also scored eight times in seven Premier League appearances against United.
Manchester Derby Key Stats And Matchday Squads
Man City have won all their Premier League matches this season, while United have won one, drawn one and lost one. Man United’s biggest derby win remains a 5-0 victory in 1994.
City’s famous 6-3 triumph came in 2022, when Haaland and Foden both scored hat-tricks. City have also won nine Premier League away matches at Old Trafford, more than any other visiting team.
Manchester United squad
Senne Lammens, Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Lisandro Martinez, Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu, Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Youri Tielemans, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Jack Fletcher, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford, Benjamin Sesko, Joshua Zirkzee
Manchester City squad
Gianluigi Donnarumma, James Trafford, Abdukodir Khusanov, Ruben Dias, Marc Guehi, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol, Rico Lewis, Nico O’Reilly, Elliot Anderson, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Enzo Fernandez, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Matheus Nunes, Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, Antoine Semenyo, Iliman Ndiaye, Erling Haaland
