Manchester United will face Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday in their first encounter of the 2026-27 Premier League season. This match marks the renewal of their fierce rivalry.
United have had a challenging start under manager Michael Carrick, earning just four points from their initial three league matches. Their season began with a disappointing 0-2 loss to newly promoted Hull City, followed by a 5-2 victory at home against Ipswich Town. Most recently, they played to a 2-2 draw against Everton.
As the teams prepare for this high-stakes matchup, both sides will be looking to establish early dominance in the league.
Carrick’s side, however, head into the derby with confidence restored after a 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah. Enzo Maresca’s team also secured a 2-0 victory at Porto in midweek, giving the new City boss an impressive run of results heading into his first Manchester derby. The Premier League 2026-27 match between Manchester United and Manchester City will be played on Sunday, September 13, with the kickoff scheduled for 9 PM IST. The Premier League 2026-27 match between Manchester United and Manchester City will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester.
On the other hand, City made a perfect start to their league campaign, winning all three matches and establishing themselves among the early pace-setters. Erling Haaland will be a major threat for United, while Bruno Fernandes and United’s attacking players will be expected to test a City defence that has yet to face a derby atmosphere this season.
