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’s no fresh injury or suspension news out of either camp this week, so this comes down to first-choice quality up front. Manchester United will lean on Bruno Fernandes, who already has 3 goals and 8 chances created this season, alongside Bryan Mbeumo’s 2 goals and Benjamin Ε eΕ‘ko’s early impact off the bench. Manchester City build, as ever, around Erling Haaland, who has scored 3 goals from 14 shots, with Phil Foden and Antoine Semenyo supplying the service.
US viewers can watch Manchester United vs Manchester City on NBC and Peacock.
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Season Form & Standings
Manchester United have taken 4 points from 3 games β 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss β for a +1 goal difference. Manchester City have won all 3 of their games for 9 points and a +5 goal difference, the early form clearly favoring the visitors.
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 β 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 already this season, with an assist too β United’s creative and scoring focal point.
- Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United): 2 goals from 11 shots, with 4 on target and 5 chances created for United’s front line.
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City): 3 goals from 14 shots, 8 of them on target β City’s most direct route to goal.
Recent Form
Manchester United: 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)
United’s last five read D W L W D β a 2-2 draw at Everton, a 5-2 win over Ipswich Town, a 2-0 loss at Hull City, a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest and a scoreless draw at Sunderland.
Manchester City: 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)
City’s last five read W D W W W β a 1-0 win over Coventry City, a 4-1 win at Crystal Palace, a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth and a 3-0 win over Brentford.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Prediction
We’re siding with the market here: Manchester City to win at Old Trafford, with Erling Haaland among the goals again and Bruno Fernandes on the scoresheet for United too. Expect City’s greater firepower β 9 points and a +5 goal difference against United’s 4 and +1 β to tell in a 1-2 away win.
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