After a shocking seven-match winless run that included four top-flight losses in a row, City finally seemed to have gotten back on track with a morale-boosting 3-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest at the beginning of the month.
As for Manchester United, they made it three Europa League wins in a row after coming from behind to beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in the Czech Republic on Thursday evening. However, they’ve lost their last two games in the Premier League against Arsenal and Forest.
Date, kick-off time and venue
This weekend’s Manchester derby is scheduled for a 4:30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday December 15, 2024.
The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium.
Where to watch Man City vs Manchester United
TV channel: The game will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage starts at 4pm GMT, after a clash between rivals Brighton and Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium kicks off Super Sunday.
Live stream: The Sky Go app will offer Sky Sports subscribers a live stream service online.
Free highlights: In the UK, Match of the Day 2 broadcasts on BBC One at 10:30pm GMT on Sunday night.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Man City vs Manchester United team news
The hosts will be without Rico Lewis because of suspension after he was sent off for two bookable offences in the draw with Crystal Palace last weekend.
His absence comes at the worst possible time for City, who are dealing with an injury crisis in central defence with John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake all likely to miss the derby. Rodri and Oscar Bobb are long-term absentees, meanwhile.
United are not believed to have any fresh injury concerns following their win over Viktoria Plzen, with Luke Shaw potentially the only absentee given that Jonny Evans has now returned to training at Carrington alongside Victor Lindelof and Toby Collyer.
Setback: Manchester United defender Luke Shaw will miss Sunday’s derby clash with City
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Man City vs Manchester United prediction
It’s often said that the form book goes out of the window for a derby game. That was evident in last season’s FA Cup final as United surprised many by leaving Wembley with the trophy.
The issue is that neither side is in particularly great form at the moment, but Amorim’s win over Guardiola earlier in the campaign could be key as United have the players to hit City where it hurts.
Manchester United to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Manchester United wins: 67
Man City vs Manchester United match odds
Manchester City to win: 4/7
Manchester United to win: 4/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
