How to Watch Man Utd vs Man City in US and UK: TV Channel, Live Stream, Team News

The highly anticipated Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City takes place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Old Trafford. Kick-off is at 12:30 GMT (07:30 EST) in Premier League Round 22. This marks the debut of caretaker manager Michael Carrick for United following Ruben Amorim's sacking.[1][2][5]

Viewing Options

• UK: Live on Sky Sports with coverage starting before the 12:30pm kick-off. Free highlights on the Sky Sports app and YouTube from 5:15pm GMT; Match of the Day on BBC One at 10:30pm GMT.[5][9]
• US: Stream via platforms like those covering Premier League matches (e.g., ESPN for live scores and highlights). Check local broadcasters for full live TV; ESPN provides live coverage and stats.[2][6]

Team News & Injuries

Manchester United (predicted 4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw; Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo; Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha; Benjamin Sesko. Boosts: Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo return from AFCON. Out: Matthijs de Ligt (sidelined).[1][3][5]

Manchester City (4-1-4-1): G. Donnarumma; M. Alleyne, N. O'Reilly, A. Khusanov; M. Nunes, Rodri, A. Semenyo, B. Silva, T. Reijnders; P. Foden, Erling Haaland. Issues: Injury crisis with Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, John Stones out; Noussair Mazraoui and Omar Marmoush at AFCON; Savinho injured. De Ligt doubtful.[1][2][5]

Match Preview

United (8-8-5, 32 pts, 7th) seek a new manager bounce against City (13-4-4, 43 pts), who lead but face form and injury woes. Bruno Fernandes tops assists (8); recent H2H: City 3-0 win Sep 2025, 0-0 draw Apr 2025. Prediction: City 2-1.[2][5][6]

Follow live on apps like FotMob, Sofascore for scores, stats, and lineups. Referee: Anthony Taylor.[3][4]