Match Details and Broadcast Information
The first Manchester Derby of the season is set to take place on Sunday, September 13, with Manchester United hosting Manchester City in a Premier League fixture. The match will kick off at 16:30 (UK time) at Old Trafford. For viewers in the UK, the game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, Sky GO, and NOW TV. International supporters can find broadcast information through global listings provided by livesoccertv.com.
Coverage for the match will also be available on the official Manchester City app, offering updates and analysis starting two hours before kick-off. Key moments will be highlighted through push notifications for users with the feature enabled. Live audio commentary on CITY+ will feature Alistair Mann. Following the final whistle, a comprehensive match report, along with reactions from Enzo Maresca and players, will be accessible on the club’s website and app. Highlights and a full match replay via CITY+ will be available later in the evening.
The Matchday Live show will commence 90 minutes before the game, featuring special guests such as Shaun Wright-Phillips who will share their pre-match insights. The panel will provide expert analysis before, during, and after the match, covering team news, first-half assessments, and post-game reactions. Live text updates from journalists at the stadium will also be provided throughout the day. Alistair Mann and Michael Brown will offer live audio commentary on CITY+. This season, an extended post-match show, lasting 60 minutes, will include analysis from experts and reactions from the manager and key players.
Team Form and Manager Insights
Enzo Maresca, the manager for Manchester City, is scheduled to address the media on Friday, September 11, at 13:30 (UK time) at the CFA. The briefing will be streamed live on mancity.com and the official app, with written and video recaps available later for those who miss the live session. This press conference is expected to include injury updates ahead of the derby.
Manchester City enters the derby with a perfect start to their Premier League campaign, having won all three of their assignments under Enzo Maresca. Erling Haaland has continued his scoring form in the 2026-27 season, netting the sole goal against Coventry in their last outing, in addition to two goals against Crystal Palace. Rayan Cherki has also contributed significantly with two goals and two assists this season. Five of City‘s starting XI against Coventry joined the club after January 2026. The team reports a clean bill of health, with no injuries or suspensions listed, ensuring a full squad is available for selection.
Manchester United, managed by Michael Carrick, has had a mixed start to the league season, recording one win, one draw, and one loss after facing Hull City, Ipswich Town, and Everton. Carrick, who took interim charge in January before being named permanent head coach in May, aims for a balance of fast attacks and controlled possession, particularly at home, where his team employs a high-intensity press. The team started the season with a 2-0 defeat to Hull, then secured a 5-2 victory over Ipswich, and later drew 2-2 with Everton, despite leading twice. Bruno Fernandes has been a key player for the Red Devils, with three goals and one assist this term, following his 21 assists in the 2025-26 season.
In their last five matches across all competitions, Manchester United has two wins, two losses, and one draw. Their recent results include a 5-2 home victory over Ipswich Town and a 2-0 defeat to Hull City. They also lost 4-2 to AC Milan in pre-season and drew 1-1 with both Leeds United and Paris Saint-Germain in friendlies. Over these five matches, United scored ten goals and conceded eight. Michael Carrick is currently without Amad Diallo and Carlos Baleba due to injury, with no suspensions reported for United.
Previous Encounters and League Standings
The most recent meeting between the two Manchester clubs occurred in January 2026, when Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford in the Premier League. This victory ended City‘s impressive 13-match unbeaten run in the Manchester Derby. In their last five encounters, United holds two wins to City‘s one, with one draw and one Community Shield match ending level. City‘s largest win in this period was a 3-0 victory at the Etihad in September 2025.
Historically, United has conceded two or more goals in their first three league games of a season for only the second time in 50 years. They are unbeaten in their last two Manchester Derby EPL games at Old Trafford, though they have lost eight of the last 16 such encounters. Erling Haaland‘s goal against Coventry marked his 300th senior career strike. In the current Premier League standings, Manchester City is at the top of the table after the opening matches of the 2026/27 season, while Manchester United is in tenth place.
The match is scheduled for kick-off at 16:30 (UK time) on Sunday, September 13.
Source: mancity.com
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