Premier League 2025/26: Manchester United vs Manchester City Match Preview, Prediction, TV channels & Lineups
The Manchester Derby returns to Old Trafford as seventh-placed United debut new head coach Michael Carrick. They face second-placed City, who aim to close the gap on leaders Arsenal.

Kick Off Time?
Competition (Round): Premier League (Round 22)
Kick-off (GMT): 12:30, Saturday, January 17, 2026
Stadium, Location: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
Match Facts
This is Michael Carrick’s first Premier League game as United’s permanent head coach following the departure of Ruben Amorim.
United welcome back Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo from AFCON. However, they remain without Matthijs de Ligt and the suspended Shea Lacey.
Pep Guardiola faces a defensive crisis with Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, and John Stones all sidelined. New signing Antoine Semenyo is in line for his league debut after scoring in the midweek EFL Cup win.
City are on a 13-match unbeaten run across all competitions, while United have struggled with consistency, recording three draws and a loss in their last five league outings.
City won the reverse fixture 3-0 in September, but United famously upset City at the Etihad in December 2024.
Prediction of AI
AI models favor Manchester City (52.6%), with United given a 25.6% chance and a draw at 21.8%.
The most probable simulated scoreline is a narrow 2-1 victory for Manchester City.
Analysts expect a cagey affair due to United's "new manager bounce" and City's defensive injuries, making "Under 3.5 Goals" a highly rated pick.
How to Watch in the UK and US?
In the UK: The match is broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Streaming is available via NOW TV and the Sky Go app.
In the US: Fans can watch the game on the USA Network (English) and Universo (Spanish). It is also available for streaming on Fubo, Sling Blue, and YouTube TV.
TV Channel and Live Stream: You can also follow Xscore808 live updates for other countries.