Match Details

Fixture: Manchester City vs Manchester United

Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025

Kick-off: 4:30 pm BST

Venue: Etihad Stadium 

🔍 What We Know: Injuries & Lineups

Manchester City

Out for this derby: Omar Marmoush (knee injury while away with Egypt), Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, and Mateo Kovacic .

John Stones is doubtful. 

New signing Gianluigi Donnarumma is a candidate to start in goal, possibly making his debut. 

Manchester United

Will be without Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount, and Diogo Dalot due to injuries. 

Altay Bayindir confirmed to stay in goal. 

Potential for Benjamin Sesko to make his full Premier League debut in the absence of Cunha. 

⚽ Predicted Starting Lineups

Manchester City (4-3-3):

Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Rodri, Reijnders, Bernardo; Bobb, Haaland, Doku 

Manchester United (4-2-3-1):

Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro; Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo; Sesko; Amad 

💬 Context & What’s at Stake

Both clubs start the season under pressure: City have suffered back-to-back defeats, leaving them in an uncharacteristically low position for this stage. 

United have shown flashes of promise, including a late win over Burnley, but consistency remains an issue. 

Lines in goal will attract attention: Donnarumma vs. Bayindir, both under scrutiny.