Man Utd vs Man City: Preview, predictions and lineups
- The Manchester derby will be staged at Old Trafford on Sunday
- Red Devils aiming to complete league double over bitter rivals
- Cityzens need victory in pursuit of top four finish
Manchester United and Manchester City lock horns in the second Manchester derby of the Premier League season on Sunday.
The Red Devils were triumphant in a dramatic clash at the Etihad Stadium back in December, with late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo producing a miraculous turnaround in the closing stages of the 2-1 victory. United will be eager to do the double over their local rivals, even if victory means little beyond bragging rights in the course of an underwhelming Premier League campaign.
For City, claiming all three points is far more important. Pep Guardiola's side are still fighting for Champions League qualification and currently find themselves behind top four competitors Chelsea, while chasers Newcastle United boast a game in hand. Winning at Old Trafford would not only secure local pride, it could also prove definitive in their European bid.
Here's 90min's guide to the Manchester derby.
What time does Man Utd vs Man City kick-off?
- Location: Manchester, England
- Stadium: Old Trafford
- Date: Sunday 6 April
- Kick-off: 16:30 GMT / 11:30 ET / 08:30 PT
- Referee: John Brooks
- VAR: Paul Tierney
Man Utd vs Man City head-to-head record (last five games)
- Man Utd: 2 wins
- Man City: 3 wins
- Draws: 0
Current form (all competitions)
Man Utd | Man City |
|---|---|
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Man Utd - 01/04/25 | Man City 2-0 Leicester - 02/04/25 |
Leicester 0-3 Man Utd - 16/03/25 | Bournemouth 1-2 Man City - 30/03/25 |
Man Utd 4-1 Real Sociedad - 13/03/25 | Man City 2-2 Brighton - 15/03/25 |
Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal - 09/03/25 | Nottingham Forest 1-0 Man City - 08/03/25 |
Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd - 06/03/25 | Man City 3-1 Plymouth - 01/03/25 |
How to watch Man Utd vs Man City on TV - UK and US
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, Sky GO, Sky GO Extra, NOW TV |
United States | fuboTV, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC, Telemundo |
Canada | fuboTV Canada |
Man Utd team news
Ruben Amorim welcomed Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro and Mason Mount back into the matchday squad for Tuesday's disappointing defeat at Nottingham Forest. The trio all came through the match unscathed and are available on Sunday, with Maguire potentially returning to the lineup following a knock to Matthijs de Ligt that leaves the Dutchman doubtful to feature against City.
Back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayindir returned to the bench midweek and third-choice Tom Heaton has also returned to training after fitness issues. Kobbie Mainoo, who has been missing since early February, is in contention to make the City clash. That could be a massive boost for United.
Amad might return before the end of the campaign but is still sidelined for the time being, while Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Jonny Evans and Ayden Heaven are all absent in defence with injuries.
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Man City
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Man City (3-4-2-1): Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mount, Garnacho; Zirkzee.
Man City team news
Guardiola still finds himself without a host of injured stars, including star striker Erling Haaland. The Norwegian's replacement, Omar Marmoush, scored against Leicester City midweek but the Cityzens will still miss their towering Scandi sharpshooter at Old Trafford.
Haaland has joined fellow crucial first-teamers Rodri, Nathan Ake, John Stones and Manuel Akanji in the treatment room, with defensive injuries a significant issue for City.
However, in better news, Oscar Bobb made his long-awaited comeback from injury midweek as he enjoyed a brief cameo. He had been out of action with a broken leg since impressing in the Community Shield win over the Red Devils at Wembley back in August.
Of course, all eyes will be on Kevin De Bruyne between now and the end of the season after it was announced he would be leaving the Etihad this summer. But whether his game time will increase between now and then remains to be seen.
Man City predicted lineup vs Man Utd
Man City predicted lineup vs Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Gonzalez, Kovacic; Savinho, Foden, Doku; Marmoush.
Man Utd vs Man City score prediction
In any other season, City would be considered favourites for Sunday's clash. Guardiola's team are still the much stronger side and should claim victory at Old Trafford, but their unpredictable form offers the misfiring Red Devils a glimmer of hope.
United have also often saved their best performances in recent disappointing campaigns for the Manchester derby and home advantage could help them avoid defeat on Sunday. They may have one eye on Thursday's Europa League quarter-final first leg against Lyon, but are welcoming injured stars back and still have the magic of Bruno Fernandes to call upon.
It's unlikely to be a classic instalment of this historic fixture but neither side will likely be devastated by a draw.
Prediction: Man Utd 1-1 Man City
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