Manchester United vs Manchester City: Manchester United host arch-rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford in a high-stakes Manchester derby on Sunday night in Premier League. This will be Kevin De Bruyne’s final derby before his summer departure, while both teams fight for crucial league positions.
📅 Date: April 6, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 9:15 PM
⏰ Indian Time: 9:00 PM
⏰ USA Time: 1:30 AM (April 6)
🏟 Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Man United vs Man City: Team Preview
Manchester United’s Performance
United head into this game after a 1-0 loss against Nottingham Forest, breaking their 4-match unbeaten run. Still in contention for Europa League glory, Ruben Amorim’s men are struggling to keep clean sheets at home, failing to do so in their last 12 games at Old Trafford.
Manchester City’s Performance
City bounced back after two straight league losses with a 2-0 win over Leicester City. Currently fifth in the table, they aim to secure a Champions League spot despite poor recent away form—just 3 wins in their last 11 on the road.
Manchester United vs Manchester City: H2H
🔹 Man United are unbeaten in their last 3 Manchester derbies inside 90 minutes
🔹 United won 2-1 at the Etihad in December 2024
🔹 City look to avenge that loss and strengthen their UCL chances
✅ United will rely on Garnacho and Fernandes to break City’s line
✅ City’s midfield and wide threats like Doku and Grealish could decide the game
Manchester United vs Manchester City: Prediction
Manchester derbies rarely disappoint. With De Bruyne possibly starting on the bench and Haaland out injured, expect a tight battle.
🔮 Prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City
Manchester United vs Manchester City: Team News
Manchester United
✅ Available: Fernandes, Garnacho, Mount, Hojlund
❌ Unavailable: Martinez, Diallo, Heaven, Shaw, Evans, De Ligt (doubt)
🔄 Mount to start after return; Maguire expected to return to defense
Man United Possible XI:
Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mount, Garnacho, Hojlund
Manchester City
✅ Available: De Bruyne, Grealish, Marmoush, Savinho
❌ Unavailable: Haaland (ankle), Rodri, Ake, Stones, Akanji
🔄 De Bruyne might start from the bench with Grealish shining in No. 10 role
Man City Possible XI:
Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Gundogan, Gonzalez, Savinho, Grealish, Doku, Marmoush
📺 Where to Watch
✅ India: Select HD
✅ USA: NBC, Peacock
