Starting lineups announced for the Manchester Derby as Michael Carrick prepares to make his managerial debut for Manchester United in their first match against city rivals Manchester City tonight at 19:30.
On 17 January 2026, the Manchester Derby reignites tonight at 19:30 Thai time as Manchester United hosts Manchester City at Old Trafford for their second meeting of the 2025-26 season.
This match is special for the home side, as Michael Carrick will serve as interim manager for the first time after being appointed to replace Darren Fletcher, who had been caretaker following Ruben Amorim's departure.
Despite Ruben Amorim's inconsistent first full season, Manchester United remains 6th in the Premier League, just one point behind 5th-place Brentford, keeping their Champions League qualification hopes alive. However, what Red Devils fans want most is to see the team play with renewed determination and pride.
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City has drawn their last three league matches but regained confidence with a 2-0 away win over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg earlier this week.
The Sky Blues remain six points behind league leaders Arsenal, and a victory tonight would cut the gap by half and secure a home-and-away win over their city rivals, having already beaten Manchester United 3-0 at home in the season opener.
Starting Lineups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Mennu, Casemiro, Embo, Bruno, Doku, Ahmad
Manchester City (4-1-4-1)
Donnarumma, Lewis, Kusunov, Ake, Allen, Rodri, Semenyo, Bernardo Silva, Foden, Doku, Haaland