Get the latest Manchester United vs Manchester City confirmed lineups, team news, and match prediction ahead of kick-off in this crucial Premier League clash.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 13 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 16:30 UK time |
Venue | Old Trafford |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Manchester United and Manchester City have been confirmed.
Manchester United Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Senne Lammens, Harry Maguire, Patrick Dorgu, Lisandro Martínez, Diogo Dalot, Bryan Mbeumo, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford, Youri Tielemans, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha
Substitutes: Mason Mount, Noussair Mazraoui, Karl Darlow, Joshua Zirkzee, Benjamin Sesko, Andrey Santos, Leny Yoro, Shea Lacey, Ayden Heaven
Manchester City Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, Matheus Nunes, Josko Gvardiol, Phil Foden, Elliot Anderson, Antoine Semenyo, Enzo Fernández, Rayan Cherki, Erling Haaland
Substitutes: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Mateo Kovacic, Allan, Vitor Reis, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rico Lewis, Nico O'Reilly, Iliman Ndiaye, Gerónimo Rulli
Manchester United vs Manchester City Immediate Reaction
Manchester United
Manchester United line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Senne Lammens starting in goal behind a defensive line of Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, and Patrick Dorgu. Kobbie Mainoo pairs with Youri Tielemans in the central midfield pivot, providing the base for Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, and Marcus Rashford to support Matheus Cunha in attack.
Manchester City
Manchester City also deploy a 4-2-3-1 shape, anchored by Gianluigi Donnarumma between the posts and a back four of Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, and Josko Gvardiol. Elliot Anderson joins Enzo Fernández in central midfield, while Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, and Antoine Semenyo operate behind Erling Haaland as the focal point up front.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Reactive Bet Builder
Ahead of this derby clash, the featured bet builder focuses on key attacking and disciplinary markets. Erling Haaland is backed to register over 3.5 player shots and over 1.5 shots on target, with Antoine Semenyo selected as an anytime goalscorer. To round out the selections, Diogo Dalot is tipped to be shown a card.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Manchester City enter this encounter as favourites, having remained undefeated in 18 of their last 19 Premier League fixtures. Manchester United have experienced defensive difficulties recently, having conceded at least two goals in each of their last three league matches. With Erling Haaland leading an in-form attack, the visitors are positioned to take maximum points at Old Trafford.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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