Ruben Amorim is long gone and Michael Carrick will oversee his first English Premier League match in charge of Manchester United this weekend as they host Manchester City in the derby.

The hosts parted company with former boss Ruben Amorim following back-to-back 1-1 draws at home to Wolves and away to Leeds. Man United have now gone through 10 managers since Sir Alex Ferguson left.

Those results make up two of three consecutive draws, the last of which came away to Burnley, and they have since been knocked out of the FA Cup at home to Brighton.

Caretaker boss Darren Fletcher resumes his position in United’s academy, with Carrick due to face one of the toughest tasks his new position could ask of him.

Manchester City made it 13 games unbeaten across all competitions on Tuesday, January 13, when they defeated Newcastle 2-0, away from home, in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

Newcastle were the last team to beat manager Pep Guardiola’s side in the Premier League, a loss which came back in November and preceded a loss at home to Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League.

City have since won 10 of their 13 games, dropping points in three consecutive draws with Sunderland, Brighton and Chelsea.

What are the best bets for Newcastle vs Man City?

Man City to win

Saturday’s visitors won this season’s reverse fixture 3-0 and are in far better form than their rivals.

Both teams to score

United have failed to score in only two home matches this season, but City’s prolific attack should yet prevail given the depth of talent amongst their squad.

Erling Haaland is also the 2025/26 Premier League top goalscorer, with it looking a formality that he will claim the golden boot should he avoid injury.

Over 4.5 cards

This is a match that means so much to both sides for different reasons, and rash tackles can be expected all over the place.

Before you mention that it’s a derby, City are chasing Arsenal for the Premier League title, and United are looking to qualify for European football next season.

Where can I watch Man City vs Man City?

Fans in the United States can watch Man City vs Man City live on Paramount+, with an early-morning kick-off on the East Coast. In the UK, the match will be shown live on TNT Sports, with coverage beginning ahead of the 12:30pm kick-off.

What is Man Utd’s current form?

W-D-D-D-L

What is Man City’s current form?

D-D-D-W-W

What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Man Utd and Man City?

14/09/25 Man City 3-0 Man Utd (EPL)

06/04/25 – Man Utd 0-0 Man City (EPL)

15/12/24 – Man City 1-2 Man Utd (EPL)

10/08/24 – Man City 1-1 (7-6 pens) Man Utd (FA Community Shield)

25/05/24 – Man City 1-2 Man Utd (FA Cup – Final)

What is Man Utd’s predicted team?

Lammens – Dalot, Heaven, Martinez, Shaw – Casemiro, Ugarte – Cunha, Fernandes, Dorgu – Sesko

Injured: De Ligt

Doubt: None

Suspended: Lacey

International duty: Mazraoui

What is Man City’s predicted team?

Donnarumma – Nunes, Khusanov, Alleyne, Ake – Nico – Silva, Foden, Reijnders, Doku – Haaland

Injured: Stones, Kovacic, Bobb, Gvardiol, Dias, Savinho

Doubt: Ait Nouri

International duty: Marmoush

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