Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. The table topping Cityzens travel across town looking to extend their seven point lead over third placed United with just four games remaining after this weekend.
City are overwhelming favorites, having won their last five matches, scoring 15 goals. United, meanwhile, are coming off a 3-2 Champions League first leg defeat to Bayern Munich. This has left their European hopes hanging by a thread.
Kick-off: 13:30 GMT, Saturday, March 28, 2026
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
TV: Sky Sports
Toone Remains Out for United
Ella Toone will miss the Manchester derby as she continues her recovery from a hip injury. The England midfielder has not played since the League Cup quarter final victory over Tottenham in December. This is a major blow for Marc Skinner.
Jayde Riviere is available after recovering from injury and could feature in defence. United will need to be at their absolute best to stop a rampant City attack led by Khadija Shaw. She has scored 18 goals this season, including a record breaking hat trick against Spurs.
Shaw Has Been Awarded Most Penalties
City have been awarded the most penalties in the WSL this season, with three, which demonstrates their attacking dominance. Shaw averages 2.44 expected goals per match, which is frankly an extraordinary number for any striker at this level.
United have scored just five goals in their last five matches compared to City’s 15, which highlights the gulf in attacking output. Jess Park has seven goals for the Reds and will be key to unlocking the city’s defense.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester United (4-3-3): Tullis-Joyce; Lundkvist, Le Tissier, Turner, Rolfö; Olme, Miyazawa, Naalsund; Park, Schüller, Malard
Manchester City (4-1-4-1): Keating; Casparij, Rose, Knaak, Greenwood; Coffey; Kerolin, Blindkilde, Miedema, Hemp; Shaw
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