Manchester United vs Manchester City: Premier League – teams, start

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandJanuary 16, 2026 at 03:09 PM

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On Saturday, January 17, 2026, Manchester United will face Manchester City in a Premier League derby at Old Trafford. The game marks Michael Carrick's first match as interim manager for Manchester United, following Ruben Amorim's sacking. Manchester United, currently seventh in the league with poor recent form, hopes Carrick's arrival will improve their performance. Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, are looking to contend for the Premier League title after a period of discontent last season. Al Jazeera Sport will provide coverage of the match, highlighting the contrasting form of the two rival teams.

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Old Trafford ×280% Manchester United ×5100% Manchester City ×4100% Michael Carrick ×3100% Pep Guardiola ×2100% English Premier League ×3100%

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manchester derby 100% premier league 90% manchester united 80% manchester city 80% michael carrick 70% pep guardiola 60% interim manager 50% old trafford 40% title defence 40%