Manchester City travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in a Premier League match on 13 September 2026. The reigning champions aim to extend their four-game winning run after a 2-0 victory over FC Porto on 8 September.
Erling Haaland scored both goals in that win, with assists from Enzo Fernandez and Riyad Ait-Nouri, taking his season tally to seven goals.
Manchester United come into the match having won 4-0 against Sabah FA on 10 September, though they have lost two of their last five matches. Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha are expected to start for the home side.
Pep Guardiola will be without Nico O'Reilly, who remains sidelined with a back injury and is expected to return on 20 September. Manchester United will miss Amad Diallo, Carlos Baleba, Luke Shaw, Manuel Ugarte and Tom Heaton through injury.
The last meeting between the sides ended in a 6-3 victory for Manchester City at the Etihad in April 2026.
Kevin De Bruyne is expected to return to the City bench after recovering from a minor knock, while Jack Grealish pushes for a starting role on the left.
The match kicks off at 15:30 UTC at Old Trafford, with both teams looking to gain momentum early in the season. City will look to maintain their defensive solidity while continuing to rely on Haaland’s goal-scoring form.
The winner of this match will take a significant step toward early-season bragging rights in one of football’s fiercest rivalries.
