Amad is back from AFCON – will he start today? Man Utd XI to face Man City – Metro predictionThe continued absence of de Ligt is a concern but Carrick may call upon Harry Maguire to return to the heart of defence alongside Lisandro Martinez today to do battle with Erling Haaland. Man City XI to face Man Utd – Metro predictionNathan Ake started at left-back midweek against Newcastle but could move back inside to partner Khusanov this afternoon. Man Utd vs Man City TV channel, live stream and kick-off timeThe Manchester derby kicks off at 12:30pm today (Saturday 17 January). Arrow MORE: ‘I hope he leaves’ – Ruud Gullit tells £37m star to force Man Utd exit after transfer mistakeArrow MORE: Man Utd legend accepts World Cup job days after missing out on interim roleArrow MORE: Crystal Palace next manager odds to replace Oliver Glasner

Source: Metro January 17, 2026 09:46 UTC