Manchester United return to Premier League action on Saturday 17th of january with Michael Carrick at the helm for the second time, following Ruben Amorim’s sacking, softfootball reported. The former United captain takes charge of a side currently seventh in the table, just three points off the top four, after a mixed run of results that included a 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton.
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United now face a tough challenge against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who arrive on the back of a 13-game unbeaten run across all competitions and a 2-0 win in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg over Newcastle.
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Team news
United will be without Noussair Mazraoui (AFCON) and Matthijs de Ligt (back), while teenage forward Shea Lacey serves a suspension. Carrick can call on Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo following AFCON exits, with Kobbie Mainoo hoping to make his first Premier League start of the season. Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu compete for the left-back spot, while Bruno Fernandes leads the attack alongside Mbeumo, Sesko, and Cunha.
This derby promises goals, with both sides in desperate need of momentum. Manchester United posted a video on their X handle showing the squad focused in training ahead of the clash.
Possible lineups
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Alleyne, O’Reilly; Rodri; Bernardo, Cherki, Foden, Semenyo; Haaland
Prediction
Big sports platforms like ESPN, Sky Sports, and BBC Sport are backing Manchester City to continue their strong run, with predictions mostly pointing to a 3-1 City victory.
Where to watch
The game will be shown live across several major broadcasters, with Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League providing coverage in the UK, NBC airing the match in the United States, Jio Hotstar streaming in India, and Stan Sport carrying the broadcast in Australia.
