Manchester City vs Manchester United kick off will commnece later on Sunday. The match is set to take place at the Etihad Stadium. We discuss kick-off time, team news and everything you need to know.
1. How to follow the match
The match will be broadcasted on BT Sports, on or about 14:00 (BST). As expected, live coverage will start at 13:00, just an hour before the match starts. The coverage will focus on match analysis, starting line-ups and team news.
2. When can you see highlights
United Radar official website will provide full match highlights shortly after full-time whistle. Sky Sports will also upload match highlights.
3. What’s the team news
Anthony Martial has been sidelined with a hamstring injury. United Radar previously reported the ruling out of the Frenchman in the previous four encounters of the Premier League. It is unlikely that he will return this Sunday.
Marcus Rashford missed the UEFA Europa League fixtures against Real Sociedad and Sheriff Tiranspol respectively due to injury. He was also left out of the England squad for UEFA Nations League. Accordingly, the Englishman last appeared against Arsenal during a 3-1 thumping. It is still not clear whether he is fit for Sunday.
According to Manchester Evening News, Cristiano Ronaldo sustained a face injury during an international outing against Czech Republic when he collided with the goalkeeper. However, the Portuguese returned in the following encounter against Spain. Accordingly, he will be available for selection in the derby.
4. Head-to-head
Manchester City won 4-1 and 2-0 both home and away respectively in the 2021/22 campaign. Manchester United won at Etihad Stadium during the 2020/21 season, courtesy to goals by Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
It is no doubt that the Citizens will be favorites as Pep Guardiola’s side sits on second spot compared to Manchester United’s fifth place in the Premier League.
5. Match officials
Referee: Michael Oliver
Assistants: Stuart Burt, Simon Bennett
Fourth official: David Coote
VAR: Paul Tierney
Assistant VAR: Adrian Holmes