Manchester United vs Man City: Premier League - predictions, teams, lineups
Manchester City and Manchester United are preparing for their first derby of the 2026-27 Premier League season at Old Trafford. The match marks a significant test for new City manager Enzo Maresca against United's Michael Carrick.
Why it matters
The Manchester derby is one of the most high-profile fixtures in global football, carrying significant weight for the league title race.
Premier League leaders Manchester City gear up for their first derby under new boss Enzo Maresca against rivals United.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Manchester United boss Michael Carrick (left) will face his City counterpart Enzo Maresca for the first time in a derby [Paul Ellis, Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP] By Manasi Pathak Published On 12 Sep 2026 12 Sep 2026 Who : Manchester United vs Manchester City What : English Premier League Where : Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom When : Sunday, September 13 at 4:30pm (15:30 GMT) How to follow : We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 1:30pm (12:30 GMT) before our live text commentary stream.
It’s time for the first Manchester derby of the 2026-27 Premier League season, as Man United host cross-town rivals Man City in Sunday’s showdown at Old Trafford.
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