The 197th Manchester Derby will take place today at Etihad Stadium. The match starts at 9:00 PM IST (4:30 PM BST) and is crucial for both teams as they navigate the Premier League season. Currently, Manchester City ranks 16th in the Premier League table, while Manchester United is in 11th place, just one point ahead.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will field new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma today, following Ederson’s departure from the club. The team boasts talents like Erling Haaland in attack, but injuries to key players such as Omar Marmoush present challenges.
Meanwhile, Manchester United, under the management of Ruben Amorim, has shown inconsistent performance this season. Their recent last-minute win against Burnley, following a defeat to a lower division team in the League Cup, has added some confidence. Last season, a 2-1 victory at Etihad will inspire them further, although players like Kunj, Mount, and Dalot will not be available today.
Indian viewers can watch the match live from 9:00 PM on Jio Hotstar and the Star Sports network.