One of the biggest games of any English Premier League season – the Manchester derby – comes early this time around, as relatively slow starters Manchester United host a Manchester City side defending a 100% winning record.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMichael Carrick will hope a comfortable 4-0 win over Sabah Baku in their UEFA Champions League opener helps bring about an improvement in United's league form, where they have conceded twice in all three matches so far.##NAJAVA_MECA_9952666##Since being thrashed 3-0 by Arsenal in the Community Shield, Manchester City have responded brilliantly by winning four successive matches to ensure Enzo Maresca has a near-perfect start to his tenure.The Cityzens could win their first four games of a Premier League season for an outright record seventh time with a victory on Sunday.Reds agony continues, as Tigers' roar silences Stamford BridgeCity boast strong away form, remaining undefeated on the road since March and entering this fixture with 48 hours' extra rest following their midweek 2-0 Champions League triumph over Porto.Kick-off: 6:30 PM (Kenyan Time), SundayVenue: Old Trafford, ManchesterCompetition: Premier LeagueCurrent standings: Manchester City (1st, 9 pts), Manchester United (13th, 4 pts) (at the time of writing)Qualification implications: A win for Manchester City cements their spot at the top of the Premier League table, while a Manchester United victory helps close the gap on the early pacesetters.“Like Benzema, up there with Haaland”Form GuideManchester United✅ Win vs Sabah FK (4-0)➖ Draw vs Everton (2-2)✅ Win vs Ipswich Town (5-2)❌ Loss vs Hull City (2-0)❌ Loss vs AC Milan (2-4)##NAJAVA_MECA_9952591##Manchester City✅ Win vs FC Porto (2-0)✅ Win vs Coventry City (1-0)✅ Win vs Crystal Palace (4-1)✅ Win vs Bournemouth (2-1)❌ Loss vs Arsenal (0-3)##NAJAVA_MECA_9952942##Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City (2026 Premier League)Manchester City 3-0 Manchester United (2025 Premier League)Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City (2025 Premier League)Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United (2024 Premier League)Manchester City 1-1 Manchester United (2024 Community Shield – City won on penalties)“There was no one better than me last season”Team NewsManchester United❌ Carlos Baleba – Ankle injury (out).❌ Matthijs de Ligt – Back injury (out).❌ Manuel Ugarte – Knee injury (out).❌ Tom Heaton – Hamstring injury (out).❌ Amad Diallo – Ankle injury (out).🟢 Luke Shaw – Expected to start after recovering from a cramp.##NAJAVA_MECA_9952655##Manchester City❌ Jeremy Doku – Calf issue (out).🟢 Nico O'Reilly – Fully recovered from back injury and available.STARS ABROAD: Vyner endures heavy Wrexham defeat as Ouma remains sidelined in PolandPlayer to Watch: Erling Haaland (Manchester City)Erling Haaland enters the derby in lethal goalscoring form after firing a midweek brace against Porto in the Champions League, taking his tally to 42 goals in 39 games in the competition.The Norwegian striker has consistently caused nightmares for Manchester United's defense, boasting an impressive record of eight goals in seven Premier League appearances against the Red Devils.##NAJAVA_MECA_9952681##With United struggling defensively and conceding two goals in each of their first three league fixtures, Haaland's lethal movement and clinical finishing will be the ultimate test for Michael Carrick's backline.Facing a United side that allows plenty of opposition shots, expect Haaland to be at the center of City's primary attacking threat throughout the 90 minutes.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk) Over 2.5 Total Goals🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk) Both Teams to Score – Yes🔴 Long Shot (High Risk) Correct Score – 2-2 DrawDisclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.