Manchester United - Manchester City live - Football

Manchester United host Manchester City on Sunday, 13 September 2026, at 4:30 PM BST at Old Trafford, in Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Premier League. United head into the Manchester Derby with an inconsistent opening record - one win, one draw, and one defeat in the league - while City arrive as the only side with a perfect Premier League record, sitting top of the table with 9 points from 9. In the last five head-to-head meetings, United hold the slight edge: 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat.

Match Info: Manchester United vs Manchester City

The Manchester Derby - Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Premier League - takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026, at 4:30 PM BST at Old Trafford, Manchester, bringing together two of English football's most storied rivals for the first time this season.

Where to Watch Manchester United vs Manchester City?

Supporters in England can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with an ultra-high-definition option on Sky Ultra HD. For streaming, Sky Go UK, SKY GO Extra, and NOW TV UK all carry the match. BBC Radio 5 Live provides live radio commentary, also accessible in Ireland, where the same Sky Sports and NOW TV streams are available.

Viewers in Germany and Austria can watch on Sky Sport Premier League HD and Sky Sport Top Event, with Sky Go Deutschland and WOW providing the online alternatives. In France, the match airs on Canal+ France and Canal+ Foot on television, while myCanal covers online viewers. Spanish fans can tune in on Movistar Plus+ or DAZN España, and Italian supporters have access via Sky Sport on TV and NOW TV or Sky Go Italia in streaming.

Across the Americas, Disney+ covers most of Latin America - Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, and more - while Mexico is served by HBO Max. In the United States, the match airs on NBCSN and via Fubo TV in streaming; Canadian fans can watch on DAZN or fuboTV Canada. In Australia, Stan Sport holds the rights, and viewers across the Middle East and North Africa can follow on beIN SPORTS CONNECT Arabia online or beIN Sports Arabia 1 HD on television.

Match between Manchester United and Manchester City - Preview

The Manchester Derby returns to Old Trafford for the first time in the 2026/27 campaign, and the context could not be more compelling: City arrive as the unbeaten league leaders, while United look to make a statement under new manager Michael Carrick.

Manchester City, now under Enzo Maresca in the post-Guardiola era, have started the season in dominant fashion, winning all three Premier League games to claim 9 points and the top spot in the table. United sit in 10th with 4 points - a gap that sharpens the stakes beyond the usual rivalry. Erling Haaland, who reached the landmark of 300 senior career goals during the 1-0 victory over Coventry on 5 September, remains the most dangerous striker in the division. His new strike partner Rayan Cherki has already contributed 2 goals and 2 assists in three Premier League starts.

United, for their part, have been unpredictable. Michael Carrick's side showed enormous attacking potential with their 5-2 dismantling of Ipswich at Old Trafford, but were caught cold in a 0-2 defeat at Hull on the opening day and were then frustrated by a late Everton equaliser in a 2-2 draw despite leading twice. Bruno Fernandes has posted 3 goals and an assist in the league and will be central to any United threat. One statistic in the hosts' favour: they are unbeaten in their last 2 Premier League Manchester Derbies at Old Trafford. Carrick is, however, without Amad Diallo and Carlos Baleba through injury, while Maresca heads to Manchester with a fully fit squad.

Head-to-Head: Manchester United vs Manchester City

The five most recent meetings between these clubs tell the story of a fiercely competitive fixture where neither side has been able to impose lasting dominance: United have won twice, drawn twice, and lost once - making every new edition genuinely difficult to call.

Here are the last five head-to-head meetings between the two clubs:

• 17 January 2026 - Premier League - Manchester United 2:0 Manchester City
• 14 September 2025 - Premier League - Manchester City 3:0 Manchester United
• 6 April 2025 - Premier League - Manchester United 0:0 Manchester City
• 15 December 2024 - Premier League - Manchester City 1:2 Manchester United
• 10 August 2024 - Community Shield - Manchester City 1:1 Manchester United

Manchester United - Recent Form

United head into this clash with one win, one draw, and one defeat from their opening 3 Premier League matches - a mixed return that has left them well off the pace set by City at the top of the table.

The 2026/27 season started badly for Carrick's side, with a 0-2 defeat at Hull City on the opening day that exposed defensive frailties. United responded emphatically in their first home game of the season, thrashing Ipswich 5-2 in a performance that showcased their attacking threat in full. The most recent Premier League outing ended in frustration - a 2-2 draw at Everton, where Carrick's men led twice but were pegged back. Across their 3 league games, they have scored 7 goals and conceded 4.

In pre-season, United drew 1-1 with Leeds and then suffered a 2-4 defeat to AC Milan in a friendly. Bruno Fernandes - who posted a record 21 Premier League assists in the 2025/26 season - has already scored 3 goals this term and will be pivotal at Old Trafford. Carrick must navigate the derby without Amad Diallo and Carlos Baleba, both ruled out through injury.

Manchester City - Recent Form

Manchester City have won 4 of their last 5 matches across all competitions and enter this derby riding the momentum of a flawless Premier League start - three wins from three, with 9 points on the board and the table leadership secured.

In the league, City have been clinical: a 2-1 home win over Bournemouth on Matchday 1 was followed by a dominant 4-1 away victory at Crystal Palace, and then a composed 1-0 home win over Coventry to make it a perfect 9 points. They have scored 7 league goals and conceded just 2, underlining the defensive discipline instilled by Maresca. Haaland has found the net in every Premier League game so far, while Cherki has shown his quality alongside him. The only blot on City's recent record is the 0-3 Community Shield loss to Arsenal before the season began.

City also kicked off their Champions League campaign in style, defeating FC Porto 2-0 away on 8 September to send a statement of intent to Europe. Maresca's squad arrives fully fit, with no injury or suspension concerns reported ahead of the trip to Old Trafford.

Facts and Statistics

Manchester United and Manchester City have been contesting competitive derby fixtures since 1881, making theirs one of English football's longest-running and most intense local rivalries. In the Premier League era, the balance of power has shifted repeatedly - neither side has been able to dominate the fixture consistently, which is precisely what makes every edition so compelling.

• Erling Haaland scored his 300th senior career goal in City's 1-0 win over Coventry on 5 September 2026.
• Bruno Fernandes set a new all-time Premier League single-season assist record in 2025/26, with 21 assists.
• United are unbeaten in their last 2 Premier League Manchester Derbies played at Old Trafford.
• Manchester City have conceded only 2 goals in their opening 3 Premier League games of 2026/27, while United have conceded 4 in the same span.
• Across all competitions and all historical meetings, more than 540 goals have been scored in Manchester Derby fixtures combined.