Man City vs Man United Preview
Man City vs Man United Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
When: Sunday, September 14, 2025
Match Referee: Anthony Taylor
The Premier League fixture of Man City vs Man United will be the fourth match of the 2025-26 season for both sides. Pep Guardiola’s City suffered a defeat against Brighton at the Amex by a scoreline of 2-1 in their last league outing.
Rúben Amorim‘s Man United won 3-2 against Burnley at Old Trafford. The two teams will be looking to induce momentum in their season with a win in this Manchester Derby.
While Man City might have the added advantage of playing at home in this first Manchester Derby of the 2025-26 season, Amorim’s United will be wary of the fact that Pep Guardiola’s side does look vulnerable at this stage of the season. From the looks of it, Man City vs Man United has all the makings of a thrilling contest.
Man City vs Man United Predicted Lineups
Man City
Potential injury blows to players like Omar Marmoush, Savinho, Ryan Cherki, Rico Lewis, and Josko Gvardiol leave Pep Guardiola in a bit of a pickle in terms of his playing eleven against Man United this weekend. However, with a bench as strong as City’s, the Spanish manager is likely to find a way to field his best possible side in the Manchester Derby.
Man City Predicted 11 vs Man United
[Likely Team formation: 4-3-3]
J. Traford (GK), R. Dias, J. Stones, R. Ait-Nouri, M. Nunes, Rodri, B. Silva, T. Reijnders, O. Bobb, J. Doku, and Erling Haaland
Man United
With Matheus Cunha reportedly ruled out of the Manchester Derby due to an injury, Ruben Amorim’s side’s creativity at the top will take a hit. Also, Mason Mount is doubtful for the clash against Man City due to a potential knock. This might mean that players like Benjamin Sesko and Kobbie Mainoo might slot straight into the playing eleven at the Etihad this weekend.
Man United Predicted 11 vs Man City
[Likely Team formation: 3-4-2-1]
A. Bayinder (GK), L. Yoro, M. de Ligt, L. Shaw, A. Diallo, Casemiro, B. Fernandes, D. Dalot, B. Mbeumo, K. Mainoo, and B. Sesko
Man City vs Man United Stats:
In the last 5 meetings between Man City and Man United across different domestic competitions, the honors have been shared. Both teams have 2 wins to their name, with their previous Premier League encounter of last season ending in a draw at Old Trafford.
Head-to-Head: Last 5 Matches
Man United 0-0 Man City | Premier League | April 6, 2025
Manchester City 1-2 Man United | Premier League | Dec 15, 2024
Man City 1(7)-1(6) Man United (Pen) | Community Shield |Aug 10, 2024
Man City 1-2 Man United | FA Cup | May 25, 2024
Man City 3-1 Man United | Premier League | March 3, 2024
[Stats via: FotMob]
Prediction
While Man City is coming off a loss, Man United will be full of hope after their last league win. It is not an exaggeration to say that this time the pressure will be on Pep Guardiola’s side to win. A win for United could really kick-start their season.
Also, the number of injuries that Man City is currently dealing with makes this Manchester Derby a tough encounter for Pep Guardiola. The first goal in the match could prove to be crucial in setting the tone for the rest of the game. However, an edge-of-the-seat close encounter seems to be on the cards at Etihad this Sunday.
Predicted score: Man City 2-3 Man United
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