Michael Carrick and Enzo Maresca chase a major boost at the start of the season as they clash in the derby
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Manchester United host Manchester City in the derby at Old Trafford as the two clubs battle for bragging rights.
Michael Carrick has endured a tough start to the season with disappointing results at newly promoted Hull City and at Everton, but a victory here would boost the mood in the red half of Manchester – as well as hopes of finishing above City for the first time in 14 years now that Pep Guardiola’s reign is over.
Enzo Maresca’s City side have not been wholly convincing either, struggling past Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium last time out, but they still have a perfect record in the Premier League and can open up an eight-point gap over United with victory at the home of their fierce rivals.
Who will triumph in the Manchester derby? Follow all the latest updates below.
Manchester derby – latest updates
Manchester United host Man City at Old Trafford in the Premier League
Match kicks off at 4.30pm BST live on Sky Sports
City aiming to keep up perfect start to league season
United in need of boost after dropping points in opening games
47 minutes ago
Carrick: 'There's a lot riding on the game'
"There's no way we're assuming: 'We won last year, we can do the same things and everything will be the same'," Carrick, who was installed on a full-time basis in May, told reporters when asked how he is approaching Sunday, compared to the clash in January when United outplayed Pep Guardiola's side.
"I understand the expectation. Everything was quite fresh and new then, we didn't really know where it was going to go. The players, myself, the coaches, you guys, were all waiting to see how it would go, and it was a quick turnaround.
"I think the confidence we've built over a period of time, and the feeling that we're getting better all the time, I think that helps us. We know it's a big game, we know it's an important game. There's a lot riding on it."
Lawrence Ostlere13 September 2026 13:33
1 hour ago
Carrick under pressure to deliver major statement
Michael Carrick's first Manchester derby as interim manager brought a victory and bought him time.
Eight months later, after leading United to a third-placed finish and being appointed on a permanent basis, expectation has soared and Sunday's clash with Manchester City is being viewed as a measure of how far his rebuilding job has progressed.
United's former midfield schemer has overseen only one win, against Ipswich Town, in the opening three Premier League matches. A humbling loss at Hull City and a draw at Everton have tempered optimism generated by last season's revival.
Thursday's 4-0 victory over Sabah in the Champions League was a welcome boost ahead of the visit of City, but Carrick knows Sunday will provide the acid test.
Michael Carrick needs a statement victory at Old Trafford
Michael Carrick needs a statement victory at Old Trafford (Getty)
Lawrence Ostlere13 September 2026 13:18
1 hour ago
Manchester derby
Manchester United host Manchester City in the derby at Old Trafford as the two clubs battle for bragging rights.
Michael Carrick has endured a tough start to the season with disappointing results at newly promoted Hull City and at Everton, but a victory here would boost the mood in the red half of Manchester – as well as hopes of finishing above City for the first time in 14 years now that Pep Guardiola’s reign is over.
Enzo Maresca’s City side have not been wholly convincing either, struggling past Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium last time out, but they still have a perfect record in the Premier League and can open up an eight-point gap over United with victory at the home of their fierce rivals.
Who will triumph in the Manchester derby?
Lawrence Ostlere13 September 2026 13:06
1 hour ago
Manchester derby
Good afternoon and welcome along to live coverage of the Manchester derby. Who will land a blow in the first derby of the season? We’re looking forward to this one...
Lawrence Ostlere13 September 2026 13:00