Manchester United welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford in a pivotal derby for both clubs this afternoon.
Michael Carrick was officially named interim head coach this week, immediately handed two huge tests in today’s game with a trip to Arsenal to follow next week.
After last week’s dismal FA Cup exit, United’s sole focus is now climbing the Premier League table and securing European qualification. The performance United put out today against their neighbours could set the tone for what is to follow over the coming months.
City were clinical in cup competitions over the last week but in the league, three draws on the spin has seen them lose ground on leaders Arsenal. More dropped points today will serve as a shuddering blow to their title prospects.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage.
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January 17, 2026 11:17 am
Confirmed Man City starting lineup
Ben Fleming
Man City starting XI: Donnarumma, Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, Ake, Rodri, Bernardo, Semenyo, Foden, Doku, Haaland.
Subs: Trafford, Bettinelli, Reijnders, Cherki, Ait-Nouri, O’Reilly, McAidoo, Mukasa, Mfuni.
January 17, 2026 11:16 am
Confirmed Man Utd starting lineup
Ben Fleming
Man Utd starting XI: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mbeumo.
Subs: Bayindir, Heaven, Malacia, Yoro, J. Fletcher, Mount, Ugarte, Cunha, Sesko.
January 17, 2026 11:10 am
Team news coming shortly
Ben Fleming
Both sets of starting lineups should be with us shortly.
Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are both back from the AFCON, but will Michael Carrick throw them straight into the XI?
January 17, 2026 11:04 am
How to watch Man Utd vs Man City on TV
Ben Fleming
You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
January 17, 2026 11:01 am
What time does Man Utd vs Man City kick off?
Ben Fleming
The Manchester derby kicks off at 12:30pm today (Saturday 17 January).
January 17, 2026 10:57 am
Good morning!
Ben Fleming
Hello and welcome to Metro’s live coverage of the Manchester derby.
Stay tuned for all the build-up, team news and match updates from Old Trafford.
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