The Red Devils are at full strength minus defender Matthijs de Ligt as they look to close the gap on the top four, with Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo both returning to team training after their respective Africa Cup of Nations exits with Cameroon and the Ivory Coast.

Manchester City are searching for their first Premier League win of 2026 in Saturday’s Manchester Derby, and the Cityzens can ill-afford any more imminent slip-ups if they’re to keep pace with Arsenal at the summit.

Recent Manchester derbies have seen City dominate possession and United try to win on the counter-attack. Carrick’s managerial career so far suggests he might want this team to play in a more expansive manner eventually, but this weekend he may stick with the blueprints that delivered derby success to more than one of his predecessors.

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

After a couple of domestic cup outings, Manchester City are back in Premier League action with a barnstorming derby against rivals Manchester United. Three consecutive draws means City’s deficit to leaders Arsenal is six points, but they’re kicking off the weekend slate this time around and have the chance to put a dent in Arsenal’s advantage.

Pep Guardiola has admitted that while winning trophies is important, it is not Manchester City’s paramount objective this season.The eight-time Premier League champions are in an embryonic stage of

Manchester City signed United States women's national team midfielder Sam Coffey through June 29, the English club announced Wednesday.

Guardiola's team take a strong lead into the second leg of this Carabao Cup semi-final - but there was controversy during their win