Manchester United vs Manchester City LIVE
The latest Manchester derby will not live long in the memory as Man United and Man City played out a disappointing goalless draw at Old Trafford. A real lack of quality from both sides was the story of the game, though Ederson made an important save in the second half to deny Joshua Zirzkee, whilst Andre Onana kept out a powerful effort from Omar Marmoush.
As a result, Man City have missed an opportunity to move into fourth place in the Premier League table after Chelsea had dropped points away at Brentford earlier in the day. Pep Guardiola’s side remain fifth, opening the door for Newcastle to leapfrog them when they face relegation threatened Leicester on Monday night.
However, the point does lift United back into 13th after they had slipped one place before kick-off following Tottenham’s 3-2 win over Southampton. They now turn their attentions to Thursday’s Europa League tie against Lyon, but there’s not much to shout about from the derby outing. Follow the game back with our dedicated match blog.
Manchester United vs Man City latest news
- CONFIRMED Manchester United XI: Maguire and Hojlund start
- CONFIRMED Manchester City XI: De Bruyne starts as captain
Stalemate in Manchester derby
18:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA Manchester derby that lacked quality ended in a stalemate as Manchester City missed an opportunity to move into fourth place in the Premier League table.
The result does, however, lift Manchester United back into 13th after they had slipped one place before kick-off following Tottenham’s 3-2 win over Southampton.
Pep Guardiola, back on the touchline after serving a one-game ban in midweek, made four changes to the Man City side that started the 2-0 victory against Leicester, including a recall for Kevin De Bruyne who captained the team on his final Manchester derby appearance.
The 196th Manchester derby was the teams' most low key clash in years, with the visitors fighting for a Champions League spot rather than a fifth straight title at a side needing to win the Europa League to save their season.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
18:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+4 min: Dorgu in a good position produces a weak cross and that sums up this game, in truth.
The final whistle follows shortly after and the points are shared in the Manchester derby.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
18:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+1 min: Dorgu is fine and back on the pitch as United look for what will surely be the winning goal.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
18:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Into four minutes of added time.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
18:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne89 min: Dorgu is down and looks to be in considerable pain after an accidental collision with Nunes.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
18:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne87 min: Mount picks out Zirkzee in the area, the striker does well to hold off Dias and get a shot off but the City defender sticks to his task and blocks the effort.
Gvardiol then has to put the ball behind for a corner following Fernandes’ cross.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
18:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: Yoro is the latest player to be booked for hauling back Marmoush.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
18:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne79 min: Garnacho drives inside and does well to win a corner.
Fernandes takes it short before swinging the ball in and Casemiro goes down in the area, he appeals for a penalty which is being checked by VAR.
Check over, no penalty.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: Zirzkee forces a fine save from Ederson before Mount sees an effort blocked by Lewis.
No shortage of attacking players on show for both sides. But will it bring a goal or two as we approach the final 10 minutes of the Manchester derby?
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
18:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne75 min: Mount booked for stopping a Man City counter-attack.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
18:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne73 min: Double Man City change sees O’Reilly and Gundogan make way for Lewis and Grealish.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Casemiro’s cross is only cleared as far to Ugarte, the ball sits up nicely for the midfielder to hit but he slices an effort wide.
He takes his leave to be replaced by Mount whilst Zirkzee is on for Hojlund.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne68 min: Marmoush with a powerful hit from just outside the area which Onana does well to keep out.
Man United are preparing to bring on Zirkzee and Mount.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne67 min: Dalot booked for pulling Doku back.
The Man City winger has certainly made a difference since coming on.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne63 min: De Bruyne and Marmoush standing over a free-kick for Man City...
The latter takes but Onana gets across to make a routine save.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne61 min: HANDBALL?!?
No! The ball hits Dias’ chest as he slips to cut out Dorgu’s cross. That turned out to be some superb defending.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne59 min: Superb back post defending from Nunes to head the ball behind for a corner as Dorgu looked to get on the end of Fernandes’ cross.
The corner delivery isn’t much better from the United skipper as Gvardiol, unchallenged, makes first contact with the ball.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne57 min: Very unlike De Bruyne there as his first touch lets him down and he ends up fouling Dorgu.
The break in play allows for some changes for both teams.
Doku is on for Foden and Lindelof replaces Maguire.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: A coming together between Ugarte and Dias as the former didn’t appreciate a late foul by the latter. Nothing comes of it though as a Man City attack ends with Marmoush shooting straight at Onana.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne54 min: Man Utd asking questions now but Ederson has the answers with some good goalkeeping, first punching the ball away from danger and then coming to claim a cross.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: Hojlund is penalised for pushing Dias in the back just as United looked to build up some steam.
At the other end, De Bruyne drifts inside but shoots straight at Onana.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: De Bruyne gets in behind the Man United defence but he overcooks the cross and Marmoush can’t reach the ball.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: CHANCE
The ball fortuitously falls to Foden in the area, but his touch isn’t great and that allows Mazraoui to get back at him.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne46 min: Yellow card is shown to Bernardo right at the start of the second half as he catches Garnacho late.
KICK-OFF
17:33 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway at Old Trafford.
No changes from either side.
Roy Keane verdict
17:24 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSafe to say Roy Keane wasn’t impressed with the first-half.,
“A real lack of quality,” he said during Sky Sports’ half-time coverage.
“This is a friendly derby.”
HALF-TIME!
17:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United 0-0 Manchester City
Goalless at the break in the Manchester derby after a quite dull first-half.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: The tackles are flying in now! Two City players on the deck but it’s Ugarte’s challenge on Kovacic that has been penalised as the visitors have a free-kick.
Two minutes of injury time has been signalled.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne43 min: Flashbacks of prime De Bruyne as he gallops forward through the middle. However, his pass it cut out and Man United avoid disaster.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne40 min: Ederson makes a routine save to keep out Casemiro’s effort. The Brazilian was slightly put off by Fernandes in front of him so couldn’t generate enough power.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne39 min: Gundogan lets fly from distance but drags his effort wide of the post. First time in the half that City have found space in the pockets.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne37 min: This game desperately needs a goal to spark it into life!
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: Man City have lost a crispness to their passing in the last 10 minutes or so. Gundogan needlessly gives the ball away after a break down in communication with Marmoush.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne31 min: Onana flaps at a corner but Mazraoui is on hand to clear the danger.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
17:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne29 min: More frustration for Fernandes as he looks to switch the point of attack but Dorgu is caught offside.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
16:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne28 min: Fernandes scoops a cross for Ugarte who heads the ball wide. The United captain has a moan at Garnacho for the pass that was a little behind him.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
16:58 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne27 min: All of Man United’s good moments so far have involved Garnacho.
He and Fernandes combine to set up Dorgu but he skies an effort high and wide.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
16:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne23 min: Garnacho, down the right this time, squares the ball for the onrushing Dorgu who takes a heavy first touch and the chance goes begging.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
16:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne20 min: Great cross from Dalot, Ugarte misses the ball and appears to put Garnacho off behind him as he gets caught between a diving header and a volley.
In the end, he produces neither and City clear the ball.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
16:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Slick play from Man City as De Bruyne finds a pocket of space and produces the first shot on target of the game. However, the effort is tame as Onana takes the ball in with ease.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
16:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 min: First sniff at goal for Marmoush as he latches on to a ball over the top by O’Reilly but Maguire gets back to force a corner.
De Bruyne whips the ball in and Man Utd eventually clear their lines.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
16:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: Foden is back on his feet, looks like he will continue.
Though, Savinho and Doku are warming up just in case.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
16:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne11 min: Maguire is fortunate his loose ball to Foden isn’t punished as Casemiro bails out his United teammate and in the process has left his mark on the England international who is down and requires treatment.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
16:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: Man City are pressing high especially when Onana has the ball and the Man United keeper hasn’t looked all that comfortable with his kicking so far.
Foden cuts inside and shoots but his effort doesn’t trouble Onana.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
16:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: Good feet from O’Reilly as he turns away from Dalot right near the touchline. The City youngster earns a free-kick and the visitors recycle possession before losing it rather cheaply.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
16:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: City settling into the game now, loads of possession without penetrating the Man United back line.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
16:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: Fernandes’ effort is straight into the wall, United can keep the pressure on with a corner.
It’s played short before O’Reilly heads the ball away.
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
16:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 min: Fast start by Manchester United as Garnacho races through, Dias does well to get back but he fouls the winger and earns himself a very early booking.
Free-kick to the hosts in a dangerous area...
Bruno Fernandes is standing over the ball.
KICK-OFF!
16:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in this Manchester derby!
Here we go!
16:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRight then, the two teams are out onto the pitch.
The hosts lead out by Bruno Fernandes, whilst Kevin De Bruyne leads City out on his final ever Manchester derby appearance.
Kick-off just a few minutes away as Man United aim to complete a Premier League double over Man City.
As it stands
16:24 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United have little left to play for in the Premier League but getting one over on neighbours City would be a major boost for Ruben Amorim.
Man City need a win in their fight to qualify for the Champions League.
Pre-match thoughts from Ruben Amorim
16:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Man United boss has been speaking ahead of kick-off, explaining his decision to hand Rasmus Hojlund a start over Joshua Zirkzee.
“Rasmus, he has the pace the he has the quality and we are going to try and use the pace of Rasmus to help us win the game,” Amorim said.
Pre-match thoughts from Pep Guardiola
16:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Man City boss has been speaking ahead of kick-off, laying out what he expects from Kevin De Bruyne in the midfielder’s final ever Manchester derby appearance.
🗣️ "He'll be focused on what he has to do!"
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 6, 2025
Pep Guardiola discusses Kevin De Bruyne ahead of the Man City player's final Manchester derby 🔹 pic.twitter.com/lVBxtU0WZI
Not long now!
16:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneKick-off coming up in around 20 minutes at Old Trafford.
Big opportunity for Man City to take charge of the Champions League race, whilst Man United can build momentum for their Europa League quarter-final first leg next week.
Around the ground
16:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA rare defeat for Liverpool this afternoon, whilst Tottenham’s win over Southampton means the Saints have become the first side relegated from the Premier League this season.
Spurs have leapfrogged Man United in the table as a result, though Ruben Amorim’s side just need to avoid defeat to move back into 13th.
Big incentive for Man City
16:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe final whistle has just gone in west London and Chelsea have been held to a goalless draw by Brentford.
It means Man City will go fourth win a win this afternoon.
Manchester United dressing room
15:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBehind the scenes at Old Trafford as the Manchester United dressing room is prepared ahead of kick-off.
Richards: Man City have run out of steam
15:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMicah Richards has attempted to explain where things have gone wrong for Man City this season...
"I just think they've ran out of steam" 💨
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 6, 2025
Micah Richards on Man City's drop off 📉 pic.twitter.com/P5qfN0HIRg
Gary Neville speaks
15:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United legend Gary Neville believes next season is crucial for Ruben Amorim.
"He HAS to deliver a good season next year" 📈
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 6, 2025
Gary Neville says Ruben Amorim knows things need to improve at Manchester United and that he won't get the same luxury if there hasn't been progress ❌ pic.twitter.com/SuXuyhHYsS
Manchester United vs Manchester City stats
15:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne- Manchester United are aiming to complete their first league double over Manchester City since the 2019-20 campaign.
- City's nine away wins at Old Trafford is the most by any side in the Premier League. Five of those victories have come under Pep Guardiola, the most of any visiting manager in the competition.
- United are aiming to go four matches without defeat against City for the first time since January 2010 to February 2011.
- The away team has won 10 of the last 18 league meetings between these sides. Since the 2015-16 campaign, the only Premier League fixture with more away wins is Crystal Palace versus Liverpool (12).
Man City changes
15:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMeanwhile it’s four changes for Man City as Mateo Kovacic, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden are recalled as Nico, Savinho, Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku drop to the bench following the 2-0 win over Leicester.
Manchester United changes
15:29 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTwo changes to the Man Utd side that started the 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in midweek as Matthijs de Ligt is replaced by Harry Maguire.
In attack, Rasmus Hojlund gets the nod over Joshua Zirkzee.
On the United bench though is Luke Shaw.
Manchester City team in full
15:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester City XI: Ederson, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Gundogan, Kovacic, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Foden, Marmoush
Subs: Ortega Moreno, Grealish, Doku, Nico, Reis, Savinho, Khusanov, Lewis, McAtee
Manchester United team in full
15:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Garnacho, Fernandes; Hojlund
Subs: Bayindir, Amass, Kukonki, Lindelof, Shaw, Eriksen, Mount, Obi, Zirkzee
CONFIRMED: Manchester City XI
15:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd in the blue corner...
Your derby day lineup! 😤🩵
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 6, 2025
XI | Ederson, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Gundogan, Kovacic, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Foden, Marmoush
SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Grealish, Doku, Nico, Reis, Savinho, Khusanov, Lewis, McAtee#ManCity | @etihad pic.twitter.com/DQaCLoHpOY
CONFIRMED: Manchester United XI
15:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how the hosts will line-up for the Manchester derby...
Presenting your derby day Reds 👊🔥#MUFC || #MUNMCI
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 6, 2025
Team news imminent
15:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTeam news will be dropping from Old Trafford any minute now...
Guardiola: De Bruyne deserves a statue
15:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIn Pep Guardiola’s eyes, Kevin De Bruyne is comfortably among the Premier League’s greatest players.
Asked whether De Bruyne deserved a statue commemorating his time at the Etihad, Guardiola said: “I don’t know for sure, but I would bet a lot of money that it will happen.
“He is one of the league’s greatest midfielders. You always have to be careful with respect for other incredible players in the last 20, 30 years in this club, but come on. There is no doubt he is one of the greatest with his consistency.
“The last year and a half, he has had injury problems, but his consistency in important games and other games, there is no doubt.”
Read Guardiola's full quotes here!
Amorim eager to get Manchester United challenging again
15:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRuben Amorim says he is "in a rush" for Manchester United to improve and challenge for Premier League titles again.
"I understand, but I'm not naïve. I don't want to think we need a lot of years to be competitive. I can't think like that, I cannot manage that, it's not in me. That's why I'm putting pressure on myself," he told reporters on Friday. "I know we won't be the biggest challengers in the next year or two years. We are changing a lot of things inside the club and we know it will take a lot of time, but I will not say I need a lot of years.
"Next year is our goal. I'm not saying we're going to win the title in the next year, I'm not crazy.
"I'm saying I don't want this conversation that we need a lot of years and let's keep it calm - no, we are in a rush. We are suffering a lot for next year to be so much better.
"I don't want to be the guy that is sitting here saying we need a lot of time. I will not be that coach.
"All the teams, they are already in a place where we need a lot to catch them and they will improve again next season. I want to focus on our strengths and then use our club to try and bring in one or two big players in.
"I cannot manage saying in three years, we still try something. For me, we will start next season. We need to be so much better because this is a massive club and I want to put that pressure on me and everybody here."
Predicted Manchester City XI
14:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe newest and most notable absence is Erling Haaland, who suffered an ankle injury after equalising in a 2-1 FA Cup win over Bournemouth. He is expected to return no earlier than the last week of the season.
Omar Marmoush deputised at striker against Leicester midweek, scoring once, and will likely hold onto the starting role at Old Trafford.
Pep Guardiola will likely rotate his squad, though, offering a stronger selection after giving fringe players a run out against Leicester last time out.
Predicted Man City XI: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis; Nico, Gundogan; Foden, De Bruyne, Doku; Marmoush
Predicted Manchester United XI
14:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere are plenty of decisions for Ruben Amorim to make in attack as Joshua Zirkzee struggled as the focal point against Forest and could therefore make way for Rasmus Hojlund who ended his long goal drought in the 3-0 win over Leicester before the international break.
Captain Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho could continue in the advanced midfield roles as Mason Mount’s minutes are being managed carefully, whilst Casemiro could resume his partnership with Manuel Ugarte in defensive midfield.
Predicted Manchester United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
De Bruyne's last derby
14:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIf he features this afternoon, it will be Kevin De Bruyne's last ever appearance in a Manchester derby.
On Friday the attacking midfielder - who will surely go down as a Premier League legend - announced his decision to leave Manchester City upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the season.
De Bruyne has faced Manchester United 20 times in City blue, though only one of his three goals has been scored at Old Trafford.
Today's setting
14:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBeautiful conditions for a Manchester derby!
Early Manchester United team news hint?
14:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Man United squad have already arrived at Old Trafford ahead of today's derby, whilst there was no sign of Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw was spotted.
Is that a sign the left-back will be involved this afternoon?
United are in the building 👊#MUFC || #MUNMCI
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 6, 2025
Manchester United vs Manchester City latest match odds
14:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United to win: 11/5
Draw: 2/1
Manchester City to win: 10/11
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Manchester United vs Man City: Head to head history and results
14:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United wins: 80
Draws: 53
Manchester City wins: 62
Man City won both meetings last season, but Man Utd are aiming to complete a Premier League double over their rivals this term after a 2-1 victory in the reverse meeting back in December.
Score prediction
14:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRecent history gives United the edge for this one. After all, they surprised many in last season’s FA Cup final by leaving Wembley with the trophy and then earlier in this campaign Ruben Amorim’s side came from behind to leave the Etihad Stadium with all three points.
Both sides are in decent form currently, but Amorim seems to have Pep Guardiola’s number at the moment to mastermind yet another victory over the Spaniard.
Manchester United to win, 2-1.
Manchester City team news
14:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAbdukodir Khusanov could return to the Man City defence having been rested in the midweek win over Leicester City.
However, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Erling Haaland, Rodri and John Stones are all absent.
Manchester United team news
14:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRuben Amorim has revealed Kobbie Mainoo is in contention to return from injury, but defender Matthijs de Ligt is a doubt after picking up a knock in the 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Rasmus Hojlund is pushing for a recall at the expense of Joshua Zirkzee after the Dutchman was ineffective at leading the line against Forest.
How to watch Manchester United vs Man City
14:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts at 4pm BST ahead of a 4.30pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
LIVE coverage: Follow the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Welcome
14:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGood afternoon, welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United vs Manchester City!
It's the second Manchester derby of the Premier League season and an important one for both sides, but for different reasons. The visitors are hoping to boost their Champions League qualification hopes, whilst the hosts need to build momentum ahead of their Europa League quarter-final first leg against Lyon next week.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 4.30pm BST from Old Trafford. Stick with us!
