Man United vs Man City preview: Team news, when and where to watch – Premier League

Preview, form, team news and live broadcast details for Saturday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford

The Manchester derby takes centre stage in the Premier League on Saturday as Manchester United welcome Manchester City in one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures of the season.

United head into the weekend looking to harness the atmosphere of Old Trafford to reset their campaign, while City arrive across town aiming to reassert their authority in the title race.

Recent derbies have rarely lacked intensity or drama, and Saturday’s meeting promises another high-stakes encounter shaped by fine margins and tactical discipline.

How the teams go into the game: form guide

Manchester United are heading into Saturday’s clash on the back of a four-game winless run across all competitions. Poor form led to Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, with Darren Fletcher taking charge of the team in a 2-2 draw away at Burnley that was followed by an FA Cup elimination at the hands of Brighton.

Michael Carrick is set to succeed Fletcher as an interim coach until the end of the season, with the former Manchester United midfielder making his dugout debut against the Sky Blues.

Manchester City are looking to extend their unbeaten streak to 13 games across all competitions. Yet, three straight draws in the league saw Pep Guardiola’s side drop to six points behind leaders Arsenal.

City got back to winning ways with a 10-1 thrashing of Exeter City in the FA Cup before beating Newcastle 2-0 on the road in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals midweek, with new signing Antoine Semenyo scoring in both matches.

Manchester United vs Manchester City: Head-to-head

The Manchester derby is one of English football’s fiercest rivalries, and Saturday’s meeting will be the 198th clash between these neighbours.

Over their long history, United hold a narrow overall advantage in wins, but recent Premier League encounters have favoured City.

In the last nine league meetings, Manchester City have won six and drawn one. Guardiola’s side have lost just one of their last five games away at Manchester United.

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Manchester United vs Manchester City: Team news

United’s squad selection for Saturday looks more positive after international returns. Key attacking options Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo should be available after their Africa Cup of Nations exits, with the only notable absence remaining defender Matthijs de Ligt, who is still sidelined through injury.

Meanwhile, Noussair Mazraoui is still away on international duty, as Morocco are set to face Senegal in the AFCON final. Youngster Shea Lacey is suspended after being sent off in the home loss to Brighton.

As for Manchester City, the visitors will take to Old Trafford without Oscar Bobb, Savinho, Joško Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, John Stones and Mateo Kovacic, all of whom are out injured. Omar Marmoush is still away on international duty, while Nico González is a doubt after missing Man City’s last match through injury.

Manchester United vs Manchester City: When and where to watch in US & UK

The Manchester derby is set to takes place on Saturday, January 17, at Old Trafford. The kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 pm GMT, which is 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT in the United States.

In the UK, the game will be broadcast by Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW. In the US, the game will be available on NBC, with streaming on Peacock.