Manchester United vs Man City live early team news plus kick-off time and how to watch

Manchester United and Manchester City will be targeting the local bragging rights when they meet at Old Trafford in the Premier League this afternoon, kick-off 4.30pm.

December's meeting at the Etihad Stadium saw United come from 1-0 down with just two minutes to go to seal a dramatic 2-1 victory, meaning they will be eyeing a first league double over their neighbours since the 2019/20 campaign.

United head into this afternoon's game on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Tuesday night. City, meanwhile, defeated relegation-threatened Leicester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium 24 hours later.

Having had contrasting results in midweek, United will be keen to get back on track and City will be hoping to build on their victory over Ruud van Nistelrooy's side.

This afternoon's tussle marks the first meeting between the two sides at Old Trafford since October 2023 - an afternoon that saw City secure a comfortable 3-0 win. Erling Haaland got two goals that day but will, of course, be missing through injury today.

Follow LIVE updates and analysis from Old Trafford throughout the day on this dedicated derby day blog...

Hello and welcome along to the Manchester Evening News' live coverage of the Manchester derby at Old Trafford this afternoon, kick-off 4.30pm.

Both United and City will be itching to claim all three points this afternoon and the local bragging rights. They head into the contest on the back of contrasting midweek results, with the Reds losing 1-0 at Nottingham Forest and City beating Leicester City 2-0.

We will bring you in-depth coverage, analysis and regular updates throughout the day, so make sure you keep this blog locked for all the very latest.

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