The first Manchester derby of the season is upon us, and while it’s still early in the season, it feels like a significant game for both Manchester City and Manchester United .

The two teams meet at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday at 4.30pm. It’s the prime slot for the biggest Premier League game of the weekend, but there is much more than three points on the line.

With every derby, there is local pride to play for. In the eyes of the winning fans, the result will decide if Manchester is blue or red until the reverse fixture at Old Trafford on January 26, 2026.

But this time around, it does feel like there’s more to the game. Going into the match, both teams sit in the bottom half of the table. Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package This article contains affiliat

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