Who will Michael Carrick name in his United XI for the first game of his interim spell? Will Pep Guardiola spring any surprises?

Man United vs Man City is scheduled for a 12.30pm GMT kick-off today on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The match will take place at Old Trafford. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 11am GMT.

On days like this, when the empire strikes back, everything inside Old Trafford feels different. An air of defiance takes hold of Manchester United, players and supporters alike, and the effect — on the pitch, in the stands — can be overpowering.

Pep Guardiola was not happy at all as his Manchester City side lost 2-0 to Manchester United in the derby on Saturday. City were all over the place from the start and had the woodwork and Gianluigi Donnarumma to thank for not suffering an even heavier defeat.

Manchester City suffer a disastrous loss to United in the derby. The team really looked bad as they may have been failed by the teak selection. Foden and Doku were real let downs and other than Semenyo, no one looked particularly good. Alas, the difference is seven as we head into the crunch of the season.

Manchester United currently have 25 points and lie in 6th position. In their last match, Ruben Amorim 's team prevailed 1-4 against Wolverhampton (Premier League 2025/26). Manchester United embarrassed by the only other teams post-Fergie who faced 40-game seasons

Can Manchester United rally around new interim boss Michael Carrick and collect a massive Manchester derby win over Man City at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League Manchester derby showdown between rivals Manchester United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Manchester United’s transfer activity continues to heat up as Michael Carrick and the recruitment team identify key areas for improvement ahead of the summer window. With midfield and attack among the priorities,

The “Impossible Dream” banner so often seen over the years at Manchester United’s Old Trafford is a fan-inspired tribute to the extraordinary career of revered former manager Alex Ferguson.

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has sold the idea that his role at Manchester United is to finally give the club a sense of long-term strategy.