Manchester United hosts Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026, for the first derby of the 2026-27 Premier League season, on Matchday 4. Enzo Maresca, appointed City manager on June 29 after Pep Guardiola’s departure, faces his first Manchester derby at a stadium where the Citizens have not won away since October 2023. The club spent roughly £460 million during the summer transfer window rebuilding the squad, primarily in midfield. Michael Carrick, interim manager of Manchester United, targets a second derby victory after the 2-0 win in January 2026, with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu. The pressure differs on both sides: Maresca must prove he can handle the biggest occasions, while Carrick must demonstrate that January’s win was not a fluke.
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