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The Manchester derby is always a key date in the Premier League calendar. This season, it arrives early — and with both teams coming off very different campaigns, the stakes feel even higher.
Manchester City and Manchester United will meet at the Etihad Stadium on the weekend of September 13-14, 2025, in what will be City’s second home game of the season.
The reverse fixture at Old Trafford is scheduled for January 17-18, 2026.
Last season, despite a tough campaign, United had the bragging rights in the derby. They won 2-1 at City’s home thanks to late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo. The return game ended in a 0-0 draw, with chances missed at both ends.
This time around, City are looking to bounce back after a rare trophyless season under Pep Guardiola.
United, meanwhile, will aim to recover from their worst-ever Premier League finish — 15th — with manager Ruben Amorim at the wheel.
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Manchester derby head-to-head record
There have been 196 competitive matches between the two sides, till date. Manchester United lead with 80 wins, while Manchester City have 61 victories, and 55 games have ended in a draw.
The red side of Manchester hasn’t lifted the Premier League title since the 2012/13 season, when Sir Alex Ferguson was still calling the shots.
City, on the other hand, are used to fighting for silverware every year, though last season was a reminder that nothing is guaranteed — even for Guardiola.
As both clubs prepare for a new chapter, United will be playing without the pressure of European football. That might just be a blessing in disguise. City, though, will aim to go full throttle as they try to keep pace with a resurgent Liverpool under Arne Slot.
The derby isn’t just about points. It’s about pride, passion, and bragging rights. And when it kicks off in September, Manchester will once again be the center of the football world.
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