Manchester Derby Live: City Host United at Etihad in Premier League Clash

Manchester City vs Manchester United: Premier League Derby Live Updates
By Oliver Holt, Jack Gaughan, Chris Wheeler, Kim Morrissey, and Harry Bamforth
Last updated: 15:37 BST, 14 September 2025

The Etihad Stadium hosts the first Manchester derby of the 2025/26 season. (Photo: Daily Mail)

Pre-Match Build-Up

The stage is set for a blockbuster clash as Manchester City welcome rivals Manchester United to the Etihad Stadium. Both teams enter the match unbeaten this season, with City aiming to extend their early lead at the top of the table and United seeking to prove their title credentials.

Pep Guardiola’s side are boosted by the return of Kevin De Bruyne, while United manager Erik ten Hag starts new signing João Neves in midfield.

Key Moments (Live Updates)

15:00 BST — Kickoff!
City dominate possession early, with Erling Haaland testing United goalkeeper André Onana inside five minutes.

Haaland’s power shot forces a sharp save from Onana. (Photo: Getty)

22’ — GOAL! Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United
Phil Foden breaks the deadlock, slotting home after a slick pass from De Bruyne. The Etihad erupts!

38’ — United Equalize! 1-1
Marcus Rashford capitalizes on a defensive error, curling a stunning finish past Ederson.

Rashford’s strike silences the home crowd. (Photo: Reuters)

Half-Time: City 1-1 United

Second Half Drama

52’ — Penalty to City!
A handball by United’s Lisandro Martínez gives City a spot-kick. Haaland converts coolly. 2-1 City!

67’ — Fernandes Levels Again! 2-2
Bruno Fernandes’ free-kick deflects off Julián Álvarez, wrong-footing Ederson.

78’ — Red Card!
United’s Casemiro sees red for a reckless challenge on Rodri. Ten Hag fumes on the touchline.

89’ — SENSATIONAL WINNER!
Substitute Jérémy Doku stuns United with a solo run and finish. 3-2 City!

Full Time: Manchester City 3-2 Manchester United

Guardiola’s men secure a thrilling victory, moving three points clear at the summit. United’s valiant effort falls short despite their tenacity.

Post-Match Reactions

Pep Guardiola (City Manager):
"A classic derby. We showed resilience, but credit to United—they pushed us to the limit."

Erik ten Hag (United Manager):
"Proud of my team’s spirit. Decisions went against us, but we’ll bounce back."

The managers share a tense handshake. (Photo: AFP)

Match Stats

Possession: City 62% – 38% United
Shots on Target: City 7 – 5 United
Red Cards: United 1 – 0 City

Fan Reactions

@CityFan4Life: "Doku is a LEGEND! What a signing!"
@UnitedForever: "Robbed by the ref. Casemiro’s red was harsh."

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The Etihad celebrates a dramatic win. (Photo: Daily Mail)

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