Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday, September 13, for the first Manchester derby of the 2026-27 Premier League season. The Matchweek 4 meeting is the first derby between United manager Michael Carrick and City boss Enzo Maresca. City have made a perfect start to the league campaign, while United are looking to build momentum after a mixed opening to the season.
This article will be updated throughout the match with the latest score, goals, cards, substitutions, VAR decisions and other key moments.
Manchester United Lineup
Manchester United head into the derby after drawing with Everton in their most recent Premier League fixture before recording a 4-0 Champions League victory over Sabah FK.
Michael Carrick is preparing for his first Manchester derby as United manager, with the hosts looking to use home advantage against their local rivals.
Expected Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1):
Senne Lammens starts in goal, with Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez and Luke Shaw forming the back four. Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans anchor midfield, while Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford support Matheus Cunha in attack.
Manchester City Lineup
Manchester City arrive at Old Trafford with a perfect record from their opening three Premier League matches.
Enzo Maresca will take charge of his first Manchester derby and is expected to retain a 4-2-3-1 structure, with Erling Haaland leading the attack.
Expected Manchester City XI (4-2-3-1):
Gianluigi Donnarumma; Abdukodir Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, Joško Gvardiol; Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernández; Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki, Iliman Ndiaye; Erling Haaland.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Match Details
Competition: Premier League, Matchweek 4
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. GMT / 4:30 p.m. BST
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
UK TV: Sky Sports Premier League
US TV: USA Network
US streaming: Peacock
Manchester City have won all three of their opening league matches, while Manchester United have one win, one draw and one defeat. United won the most recent league derby at Old Trafford, beating City 2-0 in January 2026.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Live Score and Updates
Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City
Manchester City stunned Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in the 199th Manchester Derby after surviving more than an hour with 10 men. Phil Foden was sent off in the first half, but Erling Haaland’s second-half goal, a controversial VAR decision and a late Gianluigi Donnarumma save secured three points for City.
Key Match Moments
3′ Shot Saved – Manchester City: Enzo Fernández’s left-footed effort from distance is comfortably collected by Senne Lammens.
7′ Missed Chance – Manchester United: Lisandro Martínez fires wide following a set piece.
11′ Blocked Shot – Manchester United: Matheus Cunha’s long-range effort is blocked by the City defense.
22′ Red Card – Manchester City: Phil Foden is shown a straight red card after retaliating against Bruno Fernandes during a confrontation, reducing City to 10 men.
23′ VAR Review: The referee’s red-card decision is confirmed.
45′ Substitution – Manchester City: Rayan Cherki is replaced by Iliman Ndiaye.
45+1′ Off the Post – Manchester United: Marcus Rashford’s 28-yard free kick beats Donnarumma but strikes the post.
51′ Off the Post – Manchester United: Kobbie Mainoo’s curling effort hits the base of the upright.
60′ Goal – Manchester City 0-1 Manchester United: Erling Haaland finishes Joško Gvardiol’s cross at the far post. An initial offside flag leads to a review.
62′ VAR Review: Semi-automated offside technology confirms Haaland was onside. United protest over Enzo Fernández’s involvement, but the goal stands.
66′ Substitution – Manchester United: Benjamin Šeško replaces Youri Tielemans.
68′ Off the Post – Manchester City: Enzo Fernández’s powerful drive is tipped onto the woodwork by Lammens.
78′ Yellow Card – Manchester City: Joško Gvardiol is booked for a tactical foul.
79′ Yellow Card – Manchester City: Enzo Fernández receives a caution.
80′ VAR Penalty Review: VAR checks a potential penalty for United but confirms no spot kick.
80′ Yellow Card – Manchester United: Harry Maguire is booked for dissent.
81′ Substitution – Manchester City: Nico O’Reilly replaces Enzo Fernández.
82′ Substitution – Manchester United: Joshua Zirkzee replaces Marcus Rashford.
86′ Missed Chance – Manchester United: Harry Maguire heads wide from a corner.
90+5′ Spectacular Save – Manchester City: Bryan Mbeumo is denied by an outstanding reflex stop from Gianluigi Donnarumma.
90+5′ Full Time: Manchester City defeat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Result: Premier League Live Updates