Manchester United v Manchester City: Line-ups confirmed for huge derby game
Michael Carrick is in charge for the first time this season against rivals City
All eyes are on Michael Carrick as Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford in the 198th Manchester derby.
The Red Devils moved quickly to appoint Carrick following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, handing the former club captain the reins until the end of the season. This will be Carrick’s second spell in temporary charge at Old Trafford, having overseen a three-match unbeaten run in late 2021.
Carrick inherits a United side sitting seventh in the Premier League table, just three points off the top four, despite managing only one win in their last six league matches.
United were comfortably beaten 3-0 by City in the reverse fixture at the Etihad Stadium in September and have struggled for goals against their rivals in recent home meetings, failing to score in four of the last five Premier League derbies at Old Trafford.
Manchester City arrive in strong form after responding to a run of league draws. Pep Guardiola’s side thrashed Exeter City 10-1 in the FA Cup before claiming a 2-0 away win over Newcastle United in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg.
January signing Antoine Semenyo has made an immediate impact since joining from Bournemouth, while City remain unbeaten in 13 matches across all competitions.
Semenyo starts – here is the full team news.
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Manchester United team news
Carrick brings back Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo, while Bryan Mbeumo is back in the side after Afcon exploits. Matheus Cunha drops to the bench.
United XI: Senne Lammens, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martínez, Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, Patrick Dorgu, Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo
Manchester City team news
Semenyo starts for City as youngster Max Alleyne continues in defence. Rico Lewis and Rodri also start as Nico Gonzalez sits out with an injury.
City XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Nathan Aké, Max Alleyne, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rico Lewis, Rodri, Jérémy Doku, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Antoine Semenyo, Erling Haaland
It is a landmark appearance for Portuguese playmaker Bernardo Silva.
How to watch Manchester United v Manchester City: TV channel, online stream
The match starts at 12:30 GMT / 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT on Saturday and is being shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra.
Via Now TV, Sky Sports costs £14.99 for a day membership, £26 a month for a six-month membership or £34.99 a month with no contract.
Sky Sports memberships include access to all 12 live Sky Sports channels and Sky Sports+, which offers live streams and a dedicated channel.
Fans can watch online and on the move with the SkyGO app, which is available on a vast range of devices including smart TVs, gaming consoles, set-top boxes and mobile devices.
The stats for Manchester United v Manchester City
- This is the 198th Manchester derby in all competitions
- Manchester United have failed to score in four of their last five Premier League home games against City
- Manchester City have won nine Premier League away matches at Old Trafford, more than any other visiting team
- City are unbeaten in 13 matches across all competitions
- United lost the reverse fixture 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in September