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MOTD Full-Time Reaction: Man City v Man Utd This video can not be played Listen to commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and on this page Watch reaction with Theo Walcott on this page Man City 3-0 Man Utd Foden heads Man City ahead before Haaland's brace Tributes paid to Ricky Hatton pre match Get Involved: Comment on this page, via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Emlyn Begley Comment on this page or via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) I have a weird feeling, that with all the focus on United's goalkeepers lately, it might just be the keeper in City's goal who is under the spotlight. .. Lee, Sandbach Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) Dion Dublin Former Man Utd striker on BBC Radio 5 Live at the Etihad An occasion like this will not bother Gianluigi Donnarumma at all. He will enjoy the pressure on his shoulders. Pep Guardiola is hoping that Donnarumma is the kind of keeper who can start to turn the tables for him and this football team because they have been off it. Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) Simon Stone BBC Sport Manchester United reporter at the Etihad Stadium Manuel Ugarte is something of a surprise selection ahead of Casemiro for today's game. The Uruguay midfielder is not really in Ruben Amorim's side because of his goalscoring prowess - he has two in 48 appearances for Manchester United. But he just sent one whistling into the bottom corner from about 25 yards in the warm-up. Amorim could do with one of those going in when the match starts. Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) John Murray BBC football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live at the Etihad On Gianluigi Donnarumma, I watched a bit of the Italy win against Israel and every time I looked up Donnarumma was flailing around in the penalty area. Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) Manchester City have lost two of their first three Premier League matches for the first time since the 2004-05 campaign, while it is the fewest points (three) ever collected by Pep Guardiola in his first three league games of a season. The last time City lost three of their first four games was in 1995-96, a season they were eventually relegated. Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) The BBC readers agreed with Chris Sutton's prediction for the first game of the day, and the same has happened with the Manchester derby too. From almost 50, 000 votes, the most popular scoreline (picked by 22% of you) is 2-1 City win - the same as Sutton's verdict. In terms of the overall result, 59% of you have gone for a Blues victory, with only 12% - just over 5, 500 - backing United to repeat their success at Etihad Stadium last season. What do you think will happen? You can still make your prediction, here. Comment on this page or via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Being a Man Utd fan at the moment, it feels like I'm in a toxic relationship. After every game I say I'm finished with them, but can't help coming back with excited optimism! Keith, Monifieth Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) We have been denied a good stat today. Only on two occasions before - excluding opening days - have both teams' goalkeepers been making their Premier League debut. They are Nottingham Forest's Andy Marriott and Tottenham's Kevin Dearden in April 1993 and Charlton's Darren Randolph and Liverpool's Daniele Padelli in May 2007. Gianluigi Donnarumma starts for City but Senne Lammens is on United's bench. Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim on his approach to this afternoon's game: "First of all, our goal is to have that feeling that when we play against City, we have the same feeling as when we play Grimsby. "That is our goal, to play every game from our team with the same mindset. So it's just one more game, really important, but it should be a game against City every week. "I think City has that way of playing with a lot of possession. They change, a lot, the way they build up and that is a problem to press. But we focus a lot on our team. We have a way of defending that we can adapt to different systems. "We need to have the ball also, that is really important, because we play with the ball and we show that in the last games, so we cannot face City thinking about just in transitions or trying to steal the ball. No, we can have the ball, and we will try to do it. ” Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) Half of Ruben Amorim's eight Premier League wins as Manchester United manager have been against promoted sides. His win rate against non-promoted teams is 16% (four in 25). Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) This video can not be played Manchester City boss says finishing above United is more important than one game. Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) Simon Stone BBC Sport Manchester United reporter at the Etihad Stadium Manchester United's five-man defensive formation was just going through a drill in the warm-up. Noussair Mazraoui was in the right wing-back role, with Patrick Dorgu on the left. That pair will need to be watertight defensively not to allow City any room down the wider attacking channels. Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) Phil Jones Former England and Man Utd defender on BBC Radio 5 Live It is always a fixture that you look out for the on the calendar.

We spoke about how form going into this game is irrelevant and

Man Utd have proved that in the last couple of years. I wouldn’t say City have started particular well, but if they

play to the level and standards that they can play at then it will be a difficult

place to go and win for United. Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on facing Manchester United: "Always there are teams that beat us. “We have respect for United. I’m so nice. I have respect for history and their legacy. “We need the points. Two defeats. It hurt because I want to win, and we will try to do it. ” Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) I'm an Oxford fan so I can say with some confidence Nathan Ake, Savinho, Kobbie Mainoo etc would get a start in the Championship. .. Comment on this page or via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Manchester derby - Looking at both benches it must be the worst two benches ever fielded by both clubs. Most players would struggle to start for a Championship side. Chris, Glossop Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) Phil Jones Former England and Man Utd defender on BBC Radio 5 Live If you’re going to go in goal as number one I feel you have to have a pedigree

of playing in massive games with big pressure. You have to have someone who is experienced enough – between

the sticks at Old Trafford is a heavy shirt. If you're going to sign another goalkeeper then Senne Lammens is coming in as your number one. Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) Manchester United have had 58 shots in the Premier League this season, 14 more than any other side. It’s their most shots in the first three games of a season since 2017-18. Only four goals though. Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) Or listen on this page. Man City v Man Utd (16: 30 BST) BBC Sounds Out this afternoon? You can also take 5 Live commentary of the Manchester derby with you, just download the BBC Sounds app and listen on the go. Or if you’re busy at home, just ask your smart speaker to play ‘5 Live’. Phil Foden scored his seventh goal for Manchester City against Manchester United At a glance Phil Foden opens scoring with seventh goal against Man Utd Erling Haaland scores twice in the second half for Man City Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma keeps clean sheet on debut PLAYER RATER Erling Haaland scored twice after Phil Foden opened the scoring as Manchester City returned to winning ways in the Premier League by beating floundering rivals Manchester United at Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola's side came into the game with some concerns having suffered back-to-back defeats before the international break, but fears of another loss were allayed with goals from two players who enjoy playing against United. The win was a poignant one on a day when City paid tribute to former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, a well-known fan of the club whose death aged 46 was announced earlier on Sunday. Speedy winger Jeremy Doku was pivotal for the first two goals, jinking through with quick feet to pull the ball back for local boy Foden to head home the opener on 18 minutes. City doubled their advantage on 53 minutes when star striker Haaland latched on to Doku's pass before holding off Luke Shaw and dinking in a sumptuous finish. Haaland, who pulled narrowly wide in the opening 10 seconds, should have scored a second immediately after netting when he took the ball round Altay Bayindir but somehow sent the ball against the post with an open goal gaping in front of him. But the 25-year-old was not to be denied on 68 minutes when he ran clear from the halfway line and made no mistake with an unerring finish past the Turkish keeper. Towering goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was thrown straight in for his City debut in this match after the deadline day move from Paris St-Germain and the Italy captain made a superb save at full stretch to deny Bryan Mbeumo's volley. But United were not good enough in the final third of the pitch once again and drop to 14th with just one victory this season, while City's win moves them up to eighth. 'Better than Treble year' - when could Haaland beat Shearer's record? Have your say on Man City's performance What did you make of Man Utd’s display? This video can not be played 'We need him so much' - Guardiola praises 'incredible' Foden There was talk of a crisis looming for Guardiola if City had lost this game, but Foden and Haaland ended any such talk. Home supporters rejoiced by doing the 'Poznan' dance inside the stadium after watching their side claim the bragging rights courtesy of City's sixth win over United in their last nine league meetings. The goalscorers seem to relish the prospect of coming up against United - both scored hat-tricks in a 6-3 victory here in October 2022 and they did the damage for the hosts once more. Foden's header past the reach of Bayindir in the first half was his seventh goal in a Manchester derby, with the Englishman having only netted more frequently in his career against Brighton with eight. This video can not be played Guardiola knows how important Foden is – Walcott Haaland came into the fixture on the back of scoring an astonishing five goals for Norway in the 11-1 thrashing of Moldova during the week but was being made to do his defensive duties for large periods early on. When he got to show off his attacking talent, the two goals he scored were coolly finished to take his tally to five in just four league games this season and 90 in 101 Premier League matches. He should have had more but hit the woodwork from a couple of yards out, while a flicked effort was collected by Bayindir. United were falling apart and City were threatening to rack up another sizeable scoreline against their opponents – Tijjani Reijnders clipping wide after running through having also had a side-footed effort that was kept out by Bayindir in the first half. Guardiola will be smiling after a satisfactory afternoon, but the same cannot be said for counterpart Ruben Amorim, who will face serious scrutiny once again. This video can not be played 'We suffer goals we can avoid' - Amorim frustrated with United loss In the match build-up, Amorim was asked who had the bigger issues to resolve - him or Guardiola. Amorim was incredulous. "To compare me with the situation of Guardiola? Is just a joke. I think we have bigger problems, " he said. Amorim's side, who went into the derby ahead of their rivals in the table for the first time since 2020, did well for long periods. Yet it was City who secured a deserved and very comfortable 3-0 win because, when it really mattered, they were a different class to their visitors. They had a couple of opportunities to really threaten the home goal in the first half. Unfortunately, on the first occasion, Amad Diallo's pass to Bryan Mbeumo was overhit and too wide. On the second Benjamin Sesko played Mbeumo into trouble when a better execution would have sent the Cameroon forward clear. On his first Premier League start, Sesko had one opportunity when he was sent running at the City goal, only for the Slovenian to take a heavy first touch and chip his shot into Gianluigi Donnarumma, who had closed the gap right down. Presented with a similar situation in the second half, Haaland forced his way past Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw and then calmly chipped over an advancing Altay Bayindir. Amorim was right. He has much bigger problems than Guardiola. That is the easy bit. The big question is how can he solve them? Manchester City: Guardiola's side begin their Champions League campaign by hosting Serie A champions Napoli on Thursday (20: 00 BST kick-off). Manchester United: With no European football this season, Amorim's men host unbeaten Chelsea next Saturday (17: 30 BST). After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 14th September 2025 at 18: 24 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Pep Guardiola Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Manager: Ruben Amorim Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Pep Guardiola Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Manager: Ruben Amorim Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 To watch and listen, you need to enable Java Script in your browser. MOTD Full-Time Reaction: Man City v Man Utd. Video MOTD Full-Time Reaction: Man City v Man Utd Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions Manchester City have won five of their last eight Premier League matches against Manchester United (D1 L2), though they failed to win either game (D1 L1) last season for the first time since 2020-21. Manchester United have inflicted 25% of Pep Guardiola’s total home Premier League defeats as Man City manager, with the Red Devils winning four times there against the Spaniard (4/16). They are looking for consecutive wins at the Etihad for the first time since March 2021. Since 2015-16, the home team has ended on the winning side in just six out of 20 Premier League meetings in the Manchester derby (D4 L10). Indeed, since then, the only Premier League fixture to see more away wins (10) is Crystal Palace vs Liverpool (12). Manchester City have lost two of their first three Premier League matches for the first time since the 2004-05 campaign (W1), while it is the fewest points (3) ever collected by Pep Guardiola in his first three league games of a season. The last time City lost three of their first four games was in 1995-96, a season they were eventually relegated. Manchester United registered their eighth win in 30 Premier League matches under Rúben Amorim (D7 L15) thanks to their 3-2 win over newly promoted Burnley on MD3. Half of Amorim’s wins have been against promoted sides, with the Portuguese manager holding just a 16% win ratio against sides not promoted to the division that campaign (4 wins in 25). Manchester United have had 58 shots in the Premier League this season, 14 more than any other side. It’s their most shots in the first three games of a season since 2017-18 (60). Pep Guardiola has lost 49 of his 345 Premier League matches (W247 D49), with 22% of those coming since the start of last November (11). A defeat in this game would see him take the second largest number of games to lose 50, behind Sir Alex Ferguson, whose 50th defeat wasn’t until his 367th match. Manchester United have made the most off-ball runs in behind their opponent’s defensive line in the Premier League this season (131), with forward Bryan Mbeumo responsible for 54 of those – the most of any player. Three of the five most in-behind runs by a player in a match so far in 2025-26 have been Mbeumo, with a high of 22 against Burnley last time out. Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes has created the most chances in the Premier League this season so far both overall (12) and in open play (8). Fernandes has also scored in each of United’s last three wins against Man City in the competition (March 2021, January 2023, December 2024). Both Man City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma and Man Utd’s Senne Lammens could make their Premier League debuts in this game. Excluding MD1 games, in only two Premier League games have both clubs given a debut to goalkeepers: Nottingham Forest (Andy Marriott) vs Spurs (Kevin Dearden) in April 1993 and Charlton Athletic (Darren Randolph) vs Liverpool (Daniele Padelli) in May 2007. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.