Premier League 25/26: Man City vs Man United Preview, Prediction, Schedule, Live Score, Timeline & Lineups
The Manchester derby is a match of monumental importance, and this one, in the early stages of the 2025/26 Premier League season, is no exception. Both Manchester City and Manchester United have had a shaky start to the campaign, finding themselves uncharacteristically low in the table. This derby is not just for city bragging rights, but also a crucial opportunity for both teams to turn their fortunes around and climb the table.
Match Details
- Kick-off Time (UK): 16:30, Sunday, 14 September 2025
- Competition - Round: Premier League - Matchweek 4
- Stadium: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- VAR: Paul Tierney
Match Facts & Key Numbers
- Manchester United holds the historical edge in head-to-head encounters with 80 wins to City's 62, with 54 draws.
- In recent Premier League history, City has been dominant, winning eight of the last 13 derbies.
- However, United has an impressive record at the Etihad, causing four of Pep Guardiola's 16 home defeats since he took charge.
- The last two league meetings between the sides saw a 2-1 win for United in December 2024 and a 0-0 draw in April 2025.
- City's home form has been a recent concern, with Manchester United causing a dramatic 2-1 upset at the Etihad in their most recent league fixture there.
Prediction
This derby is poised to be an incredibly tense affair, with both teams desperate for a win. The unpredictable form of both sides makes this one of the hardest derbies to call in recent memory. While City's attack, with the likes of Erling Haaland, remains a potent threat, their recent defensive vulnerabilities will give United hope. Under Ruben Amorim, United's high-energy system could exploit any lapses in City's backline. I'm predicting a hard-fought match that will see both teams get on the scoreboard.
My prediction is a thrilling 1-1 draw.
