Manchester United vs Manchester City, Premier League 2025-26: Preview, H2H stats, when and where to watch in India?
The 198th Manchester Derby is set for tomorrow, with Manchester City aiming to close a six-point gap to league leaders Arsenal, while Manchester United enters a new era under Michael Carrick.
Last Updated: 03.46 PM, Jan 16, 2026
The 198th Manchester Derby takes place tomorrow at Old Trafford, and the stakes could rarely be higher for both sides. While Manchester City is fighting to close a six-point gap behind league leaders Arsenal, Manchester United enters a new era under interim manager Michael Carrick, who was appointed just days ago following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim.
Carrick, a club legend, faces the ultimate "baptism of fire" in his first game back in the dugout. United currently sits 7th in the table, desperate to snap a run of inconsistent form that saw them win just one of their last six matches.
Match details
Match: India U19 vs Bangladesh U19, ICC U19 WC 2026
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Tine: 6 PM IST
Venue: Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester
Where can I watch the Manchester United vs Manchester City, Premier League 2025-26 match online?
Football fans in India can watch the Manchester United vs Manchester City, Premier League 2025-26 match on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium.
Head-to-head stats
City has dominated recent encounters, winning nine of the last 14 derbies. In their last meeting in September, City cruised to a 3-0 victory at the Etihad. In the last 5 Premier League meetings at Old Trafford, City have won thrice while United tasted victory only once, with one game finishing in a draw.
Team news and stats
Manchester United
Carrick is expected to abandon Amorim’s 3-4-3 system in favor of a more traditional 4-2-3-1. The big boost for the Red Devils is the return of top scorer Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo from AFCON duty. However, the defense remains thin with Matthijs de Ligt (back) sidelined and Shea Lacey suspended.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola is dealing with a significant injury crisis in defense. Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Josko Gvardiol are all ruled out. This may force a start for 20-year-old Max Alleyne alongside Abdukodir Khusanov. All eyes will be on January signing Antoine Semenyo, who has scored three goals in his last four appearances and looks to be the perfect foil for Erling Haaland.
Stats
Possible lineups
United: Lammens (GK), Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Ugarte, Casemiro, Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha, Sesko
City: Donnarumma (GK), Ake, Khusanov, Alleyne, Lewis, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Foden, Cherki, Semenyo, Haaland.