Event
Details
- Fixture:
Manchester City vs Manchester United — the Manchester Derby.
- Competition:
English Premier League 2025-26, Gameweek 4.
- Date & Kick-off Time: Sunday 14 September 2025. Kick-off is at 16:30 BST
(UK time) at the Etihad Stadium.
- Venue:
Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
Team
News & Injuries
Here’s what we know (as of a couple
of days before the match):
Manchester
City
- Goalkeeper Situation:
Gianluigi Donnarumma, newly signed from PSG, is expected to be in
contention. He is competing with James Trafford for the No.1 spot. It’s
possible Donnarumma could make his debut in the derby.
- Injuries / Doubts:
- Some defenders are doubtful. John Stones is one who
has had fitness concerns.
- Others missing include Rayan Cherki, Josko Gvardiol,
and Mateo Kovacic—all likely unavailable.
Manchester
United
- Goalkeeper:
Altay Bayındır has been confirmed to start in goal. Despite incoming
keeper signings (like Senne Lammens), Amorim has stuck with Bayındır.
- Injuries / Absentees:
- Matheus Cunha is out with a hamstring injury.
- Mason Mount, Diogo Dalot, and Lisandro Martínez are
also not available.
- Ruben Amorim has had to adjust the squad due to these
missing pieces.
Live
Stream & Viewing Information
- In the UK: The match is live on Sky Sports Main
Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
- For international viewers: Broadcasters will vary
depending on country. Usually major sports streaming services, or local
Premier League rights holders will show the match. Checking local listings
or streaming services like LivesoccerTV may help.