Manchester United vs. Manchester City: Time, lineups and everything to know about the derby

Manchester United and Manchester City enter the first Manchester Derby of the season in very different situations. The Sky Blues head to Old Trafford with a perfect Premier League record after winning their opening three matches, while Michael Carrick's Red Devils sit 13th and are looking for a response after an inconsistent start.

United opened the campaign with a surprising defeat to Hull City on Matchday 1 and enters the derby after a draw against Everton. It now faces a City side looking for a fourth consecutive victory and a perfect four-for-four start.

When is Manchester United vs. Manchester City?

The Premier League Matchday 4 Manchester Derby takes place this Sunday.

Date: Sunday, September 13
Kickoff: 11:30 a.m. ET (U.S. Eastern Time)
Stadium: Old Trafford, Manchester

Haaland and Bruno Fernandes enter the derby with three goals each

The derby also brings together two of the Premier League's early attacking standouts.

Erling Haaland and Bruno Fernandes have scored three league goals each, giving the two Manchester stars identical scoring totals heading into the showdown at Old Trafford.

Bruno will be one of United's key players as the Red Devils look for a victory capable of changing the momentum of their start to the campaign.

City leads the way, but United won the last derby at Old Trafford

Last season produced success for both sides of Manchester.

City earned a 3-0 home victory in September 2025, but the Red Devils responded a few months later.

In January, Manchester United defeated City 2-0 at Old Trafford, the same venue where the rivals will meet again on Sunday.

Predicted Manchester United vs. Manchester City lineups

Manchester United: Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw; Kobbie Mainoo, Youri Tielemans, Bruno Fernandes; Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Marcus Rashford.

Manchester City: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Abdukodir Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, Joško Gvardiol; Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernández, Rayan Cherki; Iliman Ndiaye, Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo.