Carl Anka: This is the first Manchester derby with United above City in the league since December 2020. Guardiola has only one victory over Amorim in five attempts. Yet Amorim will likely describe City as the favourites, casting his team as plucky counter-attacking underdogs — which is probably how he prefers things.

Pep Guardiola faces a huge decision over whether to start Gianluigi Donnarumma or James Trafford in goal against Manchester United at the Etihad. Manchester City paid £26million to sign Donnarumma on deadline day and he will go straight into the squad for the Manchester derby.

Premier League season, with both Pep Guardiola and Ruben Amorim under pressure to earn a result for their respective clubs

Manchester City face Manchester United in the Premier League. Get match details, betting tips, predictions and TV info for the big game at the Etihad Stadium

Manchester City and Manchester United clash in the Manchester derby at the Etihad.The two rivals collide at a time when both could really use a positive result after disappointing respective starts to the new season.

The Manchester City vs Manchester United predicted lineups are intriguing ahead of the Manchester derby this Sunday, with so many new players, injuries and erratic form to contend with.

The Red Devils have won 26 out of 56 Premier League games against City, who have managed 20 victories. Ruben Amorim enjoyed a victory in this fixture last season, and City have in fact not won any of the past four meetings in all competitions over 90 minutes, having won seven out of nine derbies before that run.

After United went five games without a win following their 1-1 draw away at Aston Villa in October 2024 — Erik ten Hag’s fourth-to-last game in charge — lifelong fan Frank Ilett vowed not to cut his hair again until the team managed five victories in a row.