Defending Premier League champions Manchester City will face arch-rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in the 2024-25 Premier League season.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have not been at their best this season and come into this game after losing 2-0 to Juventus in the Champions League. In the league, they ranked fifth with 27 points in 15 games. However, a win could see City move into the top four.
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Currently under transition under new head coach Ruben Amorim, United beat Vitoria Plzen 2-1 in their final Europa League game thanks to Rasmus Hoylund’s winner. However, the Red Devils are far from convincing as they are still in the early stages of the Amorim era.
Manchester United currently ranks 13th with 19 points from 15 games. In the last Premier League game, the team lost 2-3 to Nottingham Forest.
Amorim was confident before the game because he had beaten Guardiola in their last meeting. It was Amorim’s penultimate game as Sporting Lisbon manager, with his side beating Manchester City 4-1 in the Champions League.
Despite City’s poor form, the Red Devils will need to be at their best if they hope to achieve a positive result at the Etihad on Sunday.
Team news
Rico Lewis will miss the derby after being sent off after the equalizer in Manchester City’s last Premier League game against Crystal Palace. Rodri (ACL), Oscar Bobu (leg) and Nathan Ake (thigh) will be out until 2025 with long-term injuries, while Manuel Akanji and John Stones He will also miss the game against Manchester United.
United’s only confirmed absentee for the game is Luke Shaw, who has recently suffered a setback in his recovery from a calf injury.
Predict the XI
Manchester City: Ederson (GK); Walker, Dias, Simpson-Poussey, Guardiol; De Bruyne, (C) Kovacic; Silva, Foden, Nunes; Haaland
Manchester United: Onana (GK); Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez; Diallo, Ugarte, Mainu, Dalot; Fernandez (C), Grenache; Hojlund
When and where will the 2024-25 Premier League derby between Manchester City and Manchester United kick off?
The Manchester City vs Manchester United 2024-25 Premier League derby will kick off on Sunday, December 15 at 10pm (IST) at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
Where can you watch the Manchester City vs Manchester United 2024-25 Premier League derby?
Manchester City vs Manchester United 2024-25 Premier League Derby will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network. The match will also be streamed live on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.
