Manchester United vs Manchester City Lineups: Official XI and Substitutes

Manchester United vs Manchester City lineups have been confirmed for the Premier League Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick has named Bruno Fernandes as United captain, while Ruben Dias leads Manchester City under Enzo Maresca.

The derby kicks off at 6:30 PM EAT on Sunday, 13 September 2026. For the full build-up, match details and current team news, read our Manchester United vs Manchester City match preview. For the all-time rivalry numbers, see the Manchester Derby head-to-head record.

Manchester United vs Manchester City lineups bring several of the biggest names in the Premier League into the starting XIs at Old Trafford. United start with Senne Lammens in goal, Bruno Fernandes in midfield and Bryan Mbeumo, Marcus Rashford and Matheus Cunha among the attacking options. City start Gianluigi Donnarumma, Ruben Dias, Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland, with captain Dias leading the visitors. Live score updates, match events and changing statistics are available on SP Score.

Manchester United vs Manchester City match details

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Manchester United starting XI vs Manchester City

Michael Carrick has selected the following Manchester United starting XI for the derby:

·       1. Senne Lammens (GK)

·       10. Matheus Cunha

·       2. Diogo Dalot

·       13. Patrick Dorgu

·       8. Bruno Fernandes (C)

·       5. Harry Maguire

·       37. Kobbie Mainoo

·       6. Lisandro Martinez

·       19. Bryan Mbeumo

·       9. Marcus Rashford

·       18. Youri Tielemans

Manchester United substitutes

Andrey Santos, Karl Darlow (GK), Ayden Heaven, Shea Lacey, Noussair Mazraoui, Mason Mount, Benjamin Sesko, Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee.

Bruno Fernandes captains United, with Carrick able to turn to Benjamin Sesko, Mason Mount and Joshua Zirkzee from the bench if he wants to change the attack. For the wider first-team picture, fixtures and club coverage, visit our Manchester United hub.

Manchester City starting XI vs Manchester United

Enzo Maresca has named the following Manchester City starting XI at Old Trafford:

·       1. Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK)

·       5. Elliot Anderson

·       10. Rayan Cherki

·       3. Ruben Dias (C)

·       17. Enzo Fernandez

·       47. Phil Foden

·       6. Marc Guehi

·       24. Josko Gvardiol

·       9. Erling Haaland

·       27. Matheus Nunes

·       42. Antoine Semenyo

Manchester City substitutes

Allan Elias, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Abdukodir Khusanov, Mateo Kovacic, Rico Lewis, Iliman Ndiaye, Nico O’Reilly, Geronimo Rulli (GK), Vitor Reis.

Ruben Dias wears the armband for City, while Maresca has Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo and Erling Haaland in the starting side. For more City fixtures, results and club coverage, visit the Manchester City hub.

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Manchester derby lineup news and missing players

United are without Carlos Baleba, Matthijs de Ligt, Amad Diallo, Tom Heaton and Manuel Ugarte according to the matchday availability list. Baleba is listed with an ankle injury, De Ligt with a back injury and Ugarte with a knee problem. Amad and Heaton are also unavailable.

Manchester City are without Jeremy Doku, who is listed with a calf injury. The confirmed selections leave both coaches with several attacking and midfield options available from the bench.

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Players to watch in the confirmed lineups

Bruno Fernandes remains central to Manchester United’s midfield and captains the side, while Bryan Mbeumo, Marcus Rashford and Matheus Cunha give United several routes into the final third. Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans are also part of the starting XI.

For City, Erling Haaland leads the attack with Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo also starting. Ruben Dias captains the side, with Gianluigi Donnarumma starting in goal.

For the wider Premier League schedule, table and matchday coverage, visit our Premier League hub.

Where to follow Manchester United vs Manchester City live

Once the Manchester derby kicks off, follow the live score, goals, cards, substitutions and changing match statistics on SP Score. The Manchester United vs Manchester City LIVE page is the SportPesa Kenya matchday route into the live coverage.

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After full-time, the final score, goals and match report will be available on the Manchester United vs Manchester City result page.

Manchester United vs Manchester City lineups FAQs

What is the Manchester United starting XI vs Manchester City?

Manchester United start Senne Lammens, Matheus Cunha, Diogo Dalot, Patrick Dorgu, Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Bryan Mbeumo, Marcus Rashford and Youri Tielemans.

What is the Manchester City starting XI vs Manchester United?

Manchester City start Gianluigi Donnarumma, Elliot Anderson, Rayan Cherki, Ruben Dias, Enzo Fernandez, Phil Foden, Marc Guehi, Josko Gvardiol, Erling Haaland, Matheus Nunes and Antoine Semenyo.

Who is Manchester United captain against Manchester City?

Bruno Fernandes captains Manchester United.

Who is Manchester City captain against Manchester United?

Ruben Dias captains Manchester City.

Who are the Manchester United substitutes?

United’s bench includes Andrey Santos, Karl Darlow, Ayden Heaven, Shea Lacey, Noussair Mazraoui, Mason Mount, Benjamin Sesko, Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee.

Who are the Manchester City substitutes?

City’s substitutes are Allan Elias, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Abdukodir Khusanov, Mateo Kovacic, Rico Lewis, Iliman Ndiaye, Nico O’Reilly, Geronimo Rulli and Vitor Reis.

Where can I follow Manchester United vs Manchester City live?

SP Score provides the live score, lineups, match events, substitutions and changing match statistics.

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Conclusion

Manchester United vs Manchester City lineups are confirmed for the Premier League derby at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes captaining United and Ruben Dias leading City. Both managers have named attacking starting XIs, while the benches provide further options as the match develops.

For the complete pre-match context, return to our Manchester United vs Manchester City match preview, follow the action on SP Score, and browse more football fixtures, results and news on SportPesa Kenya.

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