Manchester United face Manchester City on Sunday
TOI World Desk | TOI Global Desk | Sep 13, 2025, 23:30 IST
Manchester United and Manchester City will clash in a key Premier League match this Sunday. Both teams have had a slow start, and the derby offers a chance to bounce back. Goalkeeper changes and injury updates add to the buildup. Fans in the U.S. can watch the game live on Peacock.
Manchester United will take on Manchester City this Sunday in a key English Premier League match. The Manchester derby will be played on September 14, with kick-off scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Fans in the United States can watch the match live on Peacock.
Both teams have had a slow start to the season. Manchester United have earned four points from their first three matches. City, on the other hand, have just three points from three games. Sunday’s match could help either team gain momentum and confidence.
United manager Ruben Amorim confirmed that goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will start the derby. Bayindir has played all three league matches so far but has received criticism for his recent performances, especially in goals conceded against Arsenal and Burnley. Despite pressure from fans, Amorim said Bayindir will continue as the first-choice goalkeeper. New signing Senne Lammens will remain on the bench.
Amorim said his team has improved since last season’s win over City at the Etihad Stadium. That win was one of his few major successes in the Premier League since he took charge in November. However, United will miss key players on Sunday. Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount, and Diogo Dalot are all out with injuries.
City manager Pep Guardiola is also dealing with changes in his squad. Star goalkeeper Ederson Moraes left the club last week after eight years and joined Fenerbahce. In his place, City have signed Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain. Donnarumma may make his debut in Sunday’s match, but Guardiola has not confirmed if he will start.
Ederson was known for his passing and ability to build attacks from the back, which fit Guardiola’s style. Donnarumma is a strong shot-stopper but is not as skilled with the ball at his feet. Guardiola said the team will adjust their style if needed.
Both teams have had a slow start to the season. Manchester United have earned four points from their first three matches. City, on the other hand, have just three points from three games. Sunday’s match could help either team gain momentum and confidence.
United manager Ruben Amorim confirmed that goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will start the derby. Bayindir has played all three league matches so far but has received criticism for his recent performances, especially in goals conceded against Arsenal and Burnley. Despite pressure from fans, Amorim said Bayindir will continue as the first-choice goalkeeper. New signing Senne Lammens will remain on the bench.
Amorim said his team has improved since last season’s win over City at the Etihad Stadium. That win was one of his few major successes in the Premier League since he took charge in November. However, United will miss key players on Sunday. Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount, and Diogo Dalot are all out with injuries.
City manager Pep Guardiola is also dealing with changes in his squad. Star goalkeeper Ederson Moraes left the club last week after eight years and joined Fenerbahce. In his place, City have signed Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain. Donnarumma may make his debut in Sunday’s match, but Guardiola has not confirmed if he will start.
Ederson was known for his passing and ability to build attacks from the back, which fit Guardiola’s style. Donnarumma is a strong shot-stopper but is not as skilled with the ball at his feet. Guardiola said the team will adjust their style if needed.