Manchester United will be hoping for some optimism amid mediocre results when they meet in-form arch-rivals Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Red Devils have returned to the cycle of coaching changes and forgettable results after sacking manager Ruben Amorim and appointing Michael Carrick until the end of the season. They have managed just one win in their last five games and come into the match on the back of a 1-2 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion – a defeat that has knocked them out of the FA Cup.
Manchester City, on the other hand, is in flying form. They defeated Exeter City 10-1 in the FA Cup and knocked out defending champions Newcastle United in the FA Cup.
Although the format makes the match look like a battle between David and Goliath, football is a game of possibilities and it remains to be seen whether Carrick can pull off a miracle in his first game as interim manager in 2026.
When and where will Manchester United vs Manchester City be played?
The Manchester City vs Manchester United Premier League match will be played at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, United Kingdom on January 17, 2026.
The match starts at 12:30 PM local time (6:00 PM IST).
Where can you watch Manchester United vs Manchester City in the Premier League?
Manchester United vs Manchester City in the Premier League can be watched on the Star Sports Network in India. It can also be streamed live on JioHotstar.
In the UK, fans can watch the match on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event on TV. It can also be streamed live on the SkyGo app and NOW.
Published on January 17, 2026

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