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End of match

End of match

  • 90+4'
    FT (0-0): The Manchester derby ended in a 0-0 draw on Sunday, with the points shared at Old Trafford and neither team satisfied with the result. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
  • 90'
    Four minutes added!
  • 89'
    Manchester City are struggling in these final minutes, focusing more on defending the result than pushing forward in attack.
  • 86'
    Bernardo Silva intercepts a superb pass from Casemiro intended for Garnacho. The ball is now moving through the middle of the pitch.
  • 83'
    We're approaching the final moments of the match, and the atmosphere remains electric! Will either team be able to make a decisive statement in this thrilling derby?
  • 80'
    Casemiro is struck by Kovacic inside the box and goes down. The fans call for a penalty as the Brazilian remains on the ground.
  • 77'
    Mount halts Bernardo Silva's run with the ball and is shown a yellow card by the referee.
  • 75'
    Man City double sub: Gundogan and O'Reilly OUT. Grealish and Rico Lewis IN.
  • 72'
    Man United double sub: Hojlund and Ugarte OUT. Mount and Zirkzee IN.
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Yellow card

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  • 67'
    Dalot receives a yellow card for pushing Jeremy Doku in a race for the ball.
  • 65'
    Onana denies Marmoush's shot from around 25 metres, earning the applause of his fans for a great save.
  • 63'
    Free-kick for the Sky Blues after Lindelof fouls Marmoush just outside the box.
  • 60'
    Guardiola relies on O'Reilly to lead City's attacks, but United have been dominating in these minutes.
Substitution

Substitution

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  • 58'
    Man United sub: Harry Maguire goes off and Lindelof comes on.
Substitution

Substitution

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  • 57'
    Man City sub: Foden makes way and Jeremy Doku takes his place.
  • 55'
    This Manchester derby has been dubbed a "friendly" by legend Roy Keane, due to the equal opportunities and low intensity of the match.
  • 52'
    Casemiro is having a strong game today, driving the ball into the box on several occasions, but his finishing has been lacking.
  • 50'
    De Bruyne leads a promising move from Pep Guardiola's men towards Onana's box, but it comes to nothing in the end.
  • 47'
    Bernardo Silva is shown a yellow card for a foul on a United player.
  • 46'
    The second period staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarts! No changes at the moment.
  • 45+2'
    HT (0-0): The first half has been evenly matched, with both teams creating opportunities but unable to find the net. Garnacho has been a standout for United, while City have struggled to break through. We'll see what happens next!
  • 45'
    Two minutes added!
  • 43'
    The Red Devils have been relentlessly threatening Ederson's box in these last few minutes, but the score remains 0-0 for both teams.
  • 40'
    Casemiro takes a shot from inside the box, but his fellow Brazilian, Ederson, makes a comfortable save.
  • 37'
    Mazraoui does well to halt De Bruyne's advances, doing his best to slow down the visitors' tempo.
  • 35'
    City's midfielders are finding it difficult to keep Casemiro and Ugarte under control. However, United haven't been particularly impressive in their build-up play from the middle either.
  • 32'
    The atmosphere at Old Trafford is electric! The fans are giving their all to support their team.
  • 30'
    Both teams are sharing possession at the moment, and the match is incredibly balanced in nearly every aspect!
  • 27'
    Patrick Dorgu tries to score from close range after receiving a well-placed pass, but he sends the ball wide! What a missed opportunity!
  • 25'
    This will be Kevin De Bruyne's last Premier League Manchester derby as he has announced he will not be renewing his contract after 10 years with the club.
  • 23'
    Man City are desperately searching for gaps in United's defence at the moment.
  • 20'
    Alejandro Garnacho is the most brilliant player of the hosts, keeping good control to threaten City.
  • 17'
    The match is incredibly intense at the moment, with both teams creating solid chances and pushing forward in search of the lead.
  • 15'
    Maguire blocks Marmoush's shot from inside the box with a great piece of defending. It's a corner for the Sky Blues.
  • 12'
    Foden is down on the pitch after picking up what looks to be an injury during a flurry of quick passes and challenges between both sides. The medics are on their way to assess him.
  • 10'
    Phil Foden takes a chance from outside the box after receiving the ball, but his effort hits the side netting! So close!
  • 7'
    Nico O'Reilly has been one of City's standout performers, and he's expected to put in another strong showing for his side today.
  • 5'
    The Sky Blues are enjoying the lion's share of possession in the opening minutes, with 68%.
  • 3'
    Ruben Dias is shown the first yellow card of the match for his foul on Garnacho.
  • 1'
    Manchester United get us going in red from left to right, while Manchester City are in blue!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Manchester City starting XI: Ederson (GK); Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Gundogan, Kovacic, De Bruyne; Bernardo Silva, Foden and Marmoush.
  • PRVW
    Manchester United starting XI: Onana (GK); Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui, Dorgu; Ugarte. Casemiro; Fernandes, Hojlund and Garnacho.
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    John Brooks will be in the middle for this one, and Paul Tierney the VAR.
  • PRVW
    Manchester City possible lineup: Ederson (GK); Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Gundogan, Gonzalez; Savinho, Grealish, Doku; Marmoush.
  • PRVW
    Manchester United possible lineup: Onana (GK); Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mount, Garnacho; Hojlund.
  • PRVW
    With both teams in need of points and fielding weakened squads, Sunday's encounter at Old Trafford promises to be a tense meeting, where injuries and form will play a major role in determining the outcome.
  • PRVW
    Meanwhile, City are also feeling the strain, with Rodri Hernandez, Nathan Ake, John Stones, Manuel Akanji and star striker Erling Haaland all sidelined.
  • PRVW
    For Manchester United, the treatment room includes Lisandro Martinez, Amad Diallo, Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans, Matthijs de Ligt and Kobbie Mainoo.
  • PRVW
    What makes this derby even more remarkable is the growing list of injuries on both sides, which has severely impacted their depth and overall performance.
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    Ruben Amorim's side have won just two of their last five games, with two draws and one loss, making this derby even more significant for the Red Devils as they look to climb back into contention.
  • PRVW
    Sitting 13th with just 37 points, they find themselves only two points ahead of Everton and amid a season that has seen them languish in the lower half of the table, well below the expectations set for a club of their stature.
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    However, City's neighbours, Manchester United, are in an even more precarious situation.
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    Pep Guardiola's men have secured three wins in their last five matches across all competitions, but they have also drawn one and lost another, leaving their aspirations for silverware hanging in the balance.
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    While they remain in contention for a European spot, their recent form has seen them struggle to replicate their usual dominance.
  • PRVW
    Visitors Manchester City, once a dominant force in both English and European football, currently sit in fifth place with 51 points.
  • PRVW
    The Manchester derby promises to be anything but ordinary as both sides come into the match in less-than-ideal form, with a plague of injuries further complicating matters.
Info

Pre-match

06 April 2025, 17:30

Referee: John Brooks | VAR: Paul Tierney

Stadium: Old Trafford

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the Premier League matchday 31 fixture between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, England!