Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday, September 13 (11:30 AM ET / 10:30 AM CT / 8:30 AM PT).
There are no fresh worries on the availability front for either side this week, so Sunday’s team news is mostly about form. Bruno Fernandes has produced 3 goals and 8 chances created in his opening 3 appearances, and Bryan Mbeumo has chipped in with 2 goals from 11 shots, giving United’s attack a settled look through the middle. City will again be built around Erling Haaland, who already has 3 goals and 8 shots on target from 270 minutes, with Joško Gvardiol offering an extra outlet from defence after his goal and assist in the opening rounds.
Manchester United have 4 points from 3 games, with a win, a draw and a loss so far this season. Manchester City have won all 3 of their opening matches for 9 points and a +5 goal difference. United have shown they can score, going 2-2 at Everton and putting 5 past Ipswich Town, but they also shipped 2 without reply at Hull City, and that defensive inconsistency is what City will look to exploit. Expect goals at both ends at Old Trafford, with City’s greater firepower shading a tight, competitive derby.
Manchester United vs Manchester City: Best Bets & Predictions
Manchester City sit on 9 points from 3 wins, while Manchester United look for more consistency at Old Trafford.
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Season Form & Standings
Manchester United have taken 4 points from 3 games this season, while Manchester City have made a perfect start with 9 points from 3 wins and a +5 goal difference.
Premier League
| Team | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 9 |
| Manchester United | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 4 |
Manchester United vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Manchester United
4-2-3-1Manchester City
4-2-3-1Potential Match-Winners
- Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United): 3 goals and 8 chances created in his first 3 outings, plus an assist for good measure, make Bruno Fernandes United’s most complete attacking threat this season.
- Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United): Bryan Mbeumo has 2 goals from 11 shots, with 4 of those on target, showing he’s quickly becoming a reliable outlet down United’s right.
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City): Erling Haaland has 3 goals from 14 shots, 8 of them on target, arguably the most clinical player on the pitch this weekend.
Recent Form
Manchester United: D W L W D
- 2026-09-06: Everton 2-2 Manchester United (D, away)
- 2026-08-30: Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich Town (W, home)
- 2026-08-22: Hull City 2-0 Manchester United (L, away)
- 2026-05-17: Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest (W, home)
- 2026-05-09: Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United (D, away)
Manchester United’s form reads draw, win, loss, win, draw, with the run including a 2-2 draw at Everton, a 5-2 win over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford, and a 2-0 loss at Hull City.
Manchester City: W D W W W
- 2026-09-05: Manchester City 1-0 Coventry City (W, home)
- 2026-08-28: Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City (W, away)
- 2026-08-23: Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth (W, home)
- 2026-05-19: Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester City (D, away)
- 2026-05-09: Manchester City 3-0 Brentford (W, home)
Manchester City’s form reads win, draw, win, win, win, headlined by a 4-1 win at Crystal Palace and a 1-0 win over Coventry City at home.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Prediction
This one should be tight without being goalless. Manchester City’s control and Erling Haaland’s movement give the visitors the edge, but Manchester United will have their moments through Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo. We’re calling a 1-2 win for Manchester City, with goals at both ends at Old Trafford.