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OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER — Michael Carrick leads Manchester United into derby action against Manchester City in his first game since being appointed as head coach until the end of the season.

Caretaker boss Darren Fletcher presided over two winless matches following Ruben Amorim’s departure earlier this month, and Carrick has been entrusted with United’s bid for Champions League qualification — the only thing the Red Devils have left to play for this season.

City are hoping to return to winning ways in the Premier League after three consecutive draws since the turn of the year helped Arsenal to open up a six-point lead at the top of the table.

Since then, Pep Guardiola’s side have beaten Exeter City and Newcastle United in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup respectively, with January signing Antoine Semenyo on target in both matches.

The Sporting News is following the 198th Manchester derby live, providing score updates and commentary

Man United vs. Man City score

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Referee: Anthony Taylor

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Starting lineups:

Man United (4-2-3-1, right to left): Lammens — Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw — Casemiro, Mainoo — Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu — Mbeumo

Man City (4-3-3, right to left): Donnarumma (GK) — Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, Ake — Foden, Rodri, Silva — Semenyo, Haaland, Doku

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Man United vs. Man City live updates, highlights, and commentary

1 hour before kickoff: Matheus Nunes is a surprise absentee from the City squad, meaning a start at right-back for Rico Lewis. Nathan Ake takes the other full-back position, while Rodri starts in front of the back four. Antoine Semenyo and Jeremy Doku keep their places from midweek, meaning Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders will hope to make an impact off the bench.

Your City side for the derby! 🩵

XI | Donnarumma, Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, Ake, Rodri, Bernardo (C), Semenyo, Foden, Doku, Haaland

SUBS | Trafford, Bettinelli, Reijnders, Cherki, Ait-Nouri, O’Reilly, McAidoo, Mukasa, Mfuni

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 17, 2026

1 hr 15 mins before kickoff: The teams are in and there are a few eyebrows raised around the United lineup. Despite scoring three goals in his past two games, Benjamin Sesko is on the bench. It looks like Bryan Mbeumo will start at centre-forward, while Amad Diallo is also straight back in after AFCON duty. Patrick Dorgu starts on the left wing, with Matheus Cunha joining Sesko on the bench.

Introducing your derby day Reds ❤️‍🔥

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 17, 2026

2 hours before kickoff. Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of United vs. City in the Manchester derby from Old Trafford.

Man United vs. Man City kick off time

The Manchester derby kicks off at 12:30 p.m. local time.

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Man United vs. Man City lineups, team news

Bryan Mbeumo could come straight back into the United side after his return from Africa Cup of Nations duty with Cameroon. Elsewhere in the forward line, Benjamin Sesko is looking to build on three goals in his past two matches.

Shea Lacey is suspended following his red card in the FA Cup defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion, while centre-back ​​​​​​Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined.

Man United (4-2-3-1, right to left): Lammens — Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw — Casemiro, Ugarte — Mbuemo, Fernandes, Cunha — Sesko

Man United subs: Matchday squads released one hour and 15 minutes before kickoff

City will assess Rodri after the Spain midfielder came off the bench at Newcastle in midweek. 

Abdukodir Khusanov and Max Alleyne are set to continue at centre-back, with Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol sidelined.

Antonie Semenyo has scored two in two for City since joining from Bournemouth and is set to start again, leaving Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku effectively vying for two spots.

Man City (4-3-3, right to left): Donnarumma (GK) — Nunes, Khusanov, Alleyne, O’Reilly — Foden, Rodri, Silva — Cherki, Haaland, Semenyo

Man City subs: Matchday squads released one hour and 15 minutes before kickoff

Man United vs. Man City live stream, TV channel

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