Premier League 25/26: Manchester City vs Manchester United Match Preview & Lineups

 

Manchester City vs Manchester United Live 

🔍 Match Preview

• Fixture: Manchester City vs Manchester United

• Competition: Premier League, Gameweek 4

• Date & Kick-Off: Sunday, 14 September 2025 — 16:30 BST, at the Etihad Stadium

Both teams come into this derby with mixed starts. City have shown flashes of brilliance but have dropped unexpected points. United are trying to build momentum, but injuries and consistency are concerns. The derby always carries extra weight — pride, bragging rights, and momentum for the season.

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🚨 Team News & Key Absences

Manchester City:

• Possible debut for new players in goal or defence

• Some defensive players unavailable or doubtful

Manchester United:

• Missing key attackers and defenders due to injury

• Goalkeeper confirmed, but defensive cohesion is something to watch

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🧰 Predicted Lineups

Manchester City (4-1-4-1)

• GK: Donnarumma

• DEF: Lewis, Dias, Aké, Gvardiol

• MID pivot: Rodri

• Attacking mids/flanks: Bernardo Silva, Reijnders, Doku, Bobb

• ST: Haaland

Manchester United (3-4-2-1)

• GK: Bayındır

• DEF: Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw

• MID: Mazraoui, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dorgu

• Attack: Mbeumo, Fernandes

• ST: Šeško

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⚡ Key Battles & Tactical Points

• City will try to dominate possession and use width and pressing to unsettle United

• United’s best chances likely on set-pieces, counters, and exploiting any defensive lapses from City

• The midfield battle will be crucial: control of tempo, transition speed, and defensive discipline

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🎯 Prediction

Manchester City narrow winners, possibly 2-1. They look more likely to control the game, though United could make it tight.