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Manchester United host Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday(Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about how to watch Man Utd vs Man City
When is kick-off? The 198th Manchester Derby is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, with kick-off at 12.30pm GMT. The match will take place at Old Trafford as Manchester United host their local rivals Manchester City in the Premier League.
Where can I watch the game on TV? Sky Sports has the exclusive live rights in the UK, broadcasting the game on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Ultra HD. Subscribers can also stream the match via the Sky Go app or through a NOW TV subscription.
Is there a radio commentary available? Fans can tune into talkSPORT for live national radio commentary, featuring analysis and all the pre-match build-up. Additionally, United will provide their own radio coverage via MUTV and the official Manchester United App for a club-centric perspective.
Michael Carrick takes the hot seat. The match marks Michael Carrick’s first game as United’s interim head coach after being appointed until the end of the 2025/26 season. It is a massive test for the former midfielder, who won 13 games against City during his playing career.
Boosts and blows for the Red Devils. United welcome back Amad and Bryan Mbeumo from AFCON duty, providing a significant lift to their attacking options. However, they will be without the suspended Shea Lacey and Noussair Mazraoui, who remains at the tournament for the final.
Defensive crisis for the Citizens. Pep Guardiola travels across the city with a depleted backline as Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, and John Stones are all sidelined with injuries. This could lead to another start for 20-year-old Academy graduate Max Alleyne, who has recently stepped up to the first team.
New faces and missing stars. City’s January signing Antoine Semenyo is set for his first derby after scoring against Newcastle but Omar Marmoush remains absent due to a reported knee injury sustained at AFCON. The Blues are also closely monitoring the fitness of Savinho and Oscar Bobb, who have both been absent recently.
A desperate search for a win. Remarkably, both clubs are seeking their first Premier League victory of 2026 after they recorded three consecutive draws in the top flight. While City have been dominant in cup competitions, United are hoping the "new manager bounce" helps them leapfrog their way toward Champions League qualification.