Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Manchester United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Manchester City FC 3 - 0 Manchester United FC
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:42Helped by a double strike from Haaland, Manchester City post an emphatic 3-0 derby win and deepen the woes of ailing Manchester United. Setting the ball rolling early on, boyhood City fan Foden scored for the seventh time against his club's local rivals, before Haaland seized centre stage. The Norwegian striker ruthlessly bagged a brace on his 150th Man City appearance, either side of striking the post, as United meekly wilted at the Etihad. Though the hosts only shaded the xG - with 1.83 to United's 1.56 - they were full value for a three-goal margin. Nonetheless, the Red Devils should've at least scored once, but a combination of good work by Donnarumma and some wayward finishing saw them fail to find the net. Once again, it's back to the drawing board for Amorim's men, who will be back in action next weekend, when they welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford. Meanwhile, buoyed by this success, Guardiola and co are due to kick off their Champions League campaign on Thursday, at home to Italian champions Napoli. That's all from our live coverage of this Manchester derby, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:26FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 3-0 MANCHESTER UNITED
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:25Casemiro blasts a hopeful 20-yard strike into traffic on the edge of City's box, before the ball hits Zirkzee and is cleared away. Moments later, Dorgu manages to beat Khusanov in an aerial challenge but can only head several yards wide of the far post.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:24There will be at least four more minutes of agony for United to endure. Only stoppage time separates City from Manchester derby victory and three precious points.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:23As the away fans leave their seats in droves, United continue to push forward in search of a so-called 'consolation goal'. There can be no consoling the red half of Manchester today - their team have been outclassed.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:20Ake also gets a brief run-out, replacing Bernardo Silva.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:19It's time for two more changes. First, Haaland is warmly applauded off, with his national team colleague Bobb coming on.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:20DOUBLE CHANCE! First, Casemiro pokes the ball wide from close range following a Bruno Fernandes pass; moments later, Dorgu is left free in the box and lines up a shot. Summing up United's efforts so far, he smashes it high over the bar!
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:18MISS! After Amad jinks his way into the box and turns O'Reilly inside out, he hammers a low cross straight at Mbeumo, who is just unable to react. The ball hits him in the six-yard box and flies wide!
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:16CLOSE! Not long after crashing an angled volley high over the top, Mbeumo forces Donnarumma to scramble across his goal. The United forward aims for the left corner, but his shot zips narrowly wide of the target!
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:12Zirkzee is also introduced, with Ugarte making way.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:12A quiet shift for Sesko ends early, as Casemiro is sent on to shore up United's midfield.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:13Back to his brilliant best this season, only Alan Shearer (47 games) has reached 50 Premier League goals on home turf in fewer games than Haaland (50). That's one of very few scoring records to elude City's main man.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:09Doku receives rapturous applause as he departs, having set up two goals. Savinho will replace him.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:08With the points already safe, Guardiola can afford to make changes. First off is Rodri, and Nico Gonzalez will fill his role in central midfield.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:08MISS! Khusanov's tackle sparks a City counter, which ends with Haaland slipping through Reijnders, who arrives in the box with perfect timing. However, the Dutch midfielder can only place his low shot a few inches past the left-hand post! He really should've scored.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:07After Amad's shot is blocked, Mainoo picks up the loose ball and tees up a 25-yard strike for Ugarte. With Rodri closing him down, the United midfielder drives a powerful strike well wide of the right-hand post.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:06Following back-to-back defeats before the international break, what a return to form this is for Manchester City! Against their old foes on derby day, they're in complete control with around 20 minutes left on the clock.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:03Releasing Haaland around 40 yards from goal, Bernardo Silva picks out his striker with an accurate pass from deep.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:02GOAL!!! HAALAND HITS TWO! It's now 3-0 to City in the Manchester derby, as United's defence goes missing when Bernardo Silva plays his team-mate through. After running away from Maguire, Haaland stays calm to work a better angle to shoot, before beating Bayindir once again!
Manchester City vs Manchester United
18:00In a dire position now, United's chances of avoiding defeat stand at just over 2% - that's according to Opta's live win predictor. They may have made a memorable comeback at the Etihad last year, but a repeat does not look on the cards right now.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:58Bayindir reaches out to make a smart stop, after some lovely play from City gets Haaland in front of goal once again. A swift move ends with Bernardo Silva's cross from the right being volleyed by the towering frontman, but Bayindir is well placed.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:55Yoro also departs early, with Maguire coming on - presumably to offer a goal threat from dead balls.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:54With the situation critical, Amorim acts. First, Mazraoui is replaced by Mainoo.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:55SUPER STOP! Mbeumo comes close! Leaping across to his right and palming the ball away, Donnarumma maintains City's two-goal lead. The United forward caught his swivelling volley cleanly, but City's new keeper proves equal to it!
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:53Remarkably, only Ryan Giggs (13) has more goal involvements in Manchester derbies during the Premier League era than Haaland (10), though the latter has played in the fixture 23 times fewer than United's former wing wizard.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:50Adding to his earlier assist, which was quite spectacular, Doku pokes a low pass through to Haaland in the box, setting up City's second goal.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:50Yet again, Doku tries to feed Haaland, and only a desperate last-ditch tackle from Shaw stops the Norwegian striker running clear. United are being stretched wide open now, and their hosts look capable of adding several more goals.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:49OFF THE POST! Somehow, City fail to make it three! First, Doku pounces on a loose De Ligt pass and feeds Haaland again. However, the latter is just delayed by Bayindir and can only strike the base of the right-hand post from close in! Then, Bernardo Silva misses the follow-up!
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:45GOAL!!! CITY STRIKE AGAIN! Haaland makes it 2-0 at the Etihad, scoring on his 150th Manchester City appearance! Doku's derby gets even better, as he slips through the big striker, who then holds off his marker and flips a fine finish past Bayindir and into the back of the net! Surely there's no way back for United now?
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:44Not only are United winless in their last six Premier League away games, but Amorim has lost half his 30 top-flight games so far. Neither of those grim statistics look like improving today.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:41Struck by a stray arm from Gvardiol, Mazraoui slides over the byline and clutches his face. At first, there's some concern for the United full-back, but he's soon back on his feet as the action resumes.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:40After Dorgu's cross is blocked behind for a corner, Bruno Fernandes duly delivers it. His cross is headed partly clear by Haaland, who then makes two more clearing headers in the second phase of play.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:38Trailing by one, United kick off. We are back under way at the Etihad!
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:36After dancing through several challenges, Doku delivers a cross for Foden to head home – albeit at the second attempt, after his first is blocked. It's an excellent assist.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:29Released by a pass from deep in midfield, Sesko chests the ball away from two lurking defenders and then aims to shoot from a tight angle on the right. However, he can't quite beat Donnarumma, who guides it over the byline and allows City fans to breathe again.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:30For all their woes in the past few months, City have only lost one of their last 51 Premier League home games after leading at half-time, going on to win 44. However, that sole exception was against United in the equivalent fixture last season. Almost anything can happen on derby day, but it's been a familiar performance from the Red Devils thus far, with a clear lack of cutting edge up front. Can Amorim do anything to avoid yet another league defeat?
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:26Manchester City lead the season's first derby at half-time, deservedly taking a 1-0 lead down the tunnel. Scoring for the seventh time against Manchester United, boyhood City fan Foden headed home the opening goal on 18 minutes, following Doku's moment of individual magic that sliced open a vulnerable visiting defence. Other clear-cut chances were few and far between - though both Bayindir and debutant Donnarumma were required to make saves - and City's xG stands at just 0.34 so far. United are on 0.3 as things stand, having barely threatened their hosts, and they must improve if they're to get back into this match.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:20HALF-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 1-0 MANCHESTER UNITED
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:20Bruno Fernandes swings in a corner-kick from the left, but Donnarumma leaps high above a crowded six-yard box and makes a convincing punch clear. It's been a flawless Premier League debut for the Italy captain so far.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:17City still look likeliest to score this game's second goal, with United being hemmed into their defensive third. The away side will surely accept a one-goal deficit at the break.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:15United are wide open on the flank, but Foden's long pass towards Doku leaks over the touchline. City's Belgian winger is in peak form today, and they're keen to deliver him the ball whenever possible.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:14Danger man Doku is well marshalled by Mbeumo, who has had to drop deep as cover, but City re-work the ball and Reijnders sets up a 20-yard strike for O'Reilly. It's badly sliced, though, and Bayindir can watch it sail harmlessly over his crossbar.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:11Following a brief spell of progress for United, it's now City who are back in charge. They're passing crisply inside the opposition half, probing for another opening.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:09Bruno Fernandes clips in a curling free-kick from the left flank, around 30 yards from goal, but his cross strays away from Dorgu. Alert to the danger, Donnarumma is quickly out to gather the ball.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:06After a relatively confident start by the away side, United have retreated into their shell. City have had 61% of the ball so far, recording three shots to their rivals' one - and, crucially, they're in front.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:03Following City's opening goal, Doku has recorded three assists in his last five league appearances at the Etihad, while only Sergio Aguero and Wayne Rooney (both eight) have scored more Premier League goals in the Manchester derby than Foden (seven).
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:03Ultimately flagged for offside - but it was very close - Mbeumo escapes his marker and surges into the right side of the box, before he lashes a wayward shot high into the stand behind Donnarumma's goal. Cue jeers and cheers from the home fans.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:01Past the midpoint of this first half, Man City are big favourites to prevail, according to Opta's live win predictor. They have an 82% chance of victory now, compared to a tiny 5% for an ailing United.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
17:00City fluff a great chance to bag their second goal. Again, Haaland raids through the centre, then lays a pass off to Bernardo Silva on the right. The Portuguese playmaker then returns possession to his team-mate, but Haaland's loose touch allows United to clear the danger away.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:58SAVE! More good work by Doku - this time on the left - opens up United again, and his cross is volleyed first time by Reijnders. However, the latter's attempt is steered straight at Bayindir, who makes a tidy stop.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:54Looking for a quick second, Haaland surges down the left wing, then makes his way into United's box. A combination of De Ligt and Shaw is just sufficient to snuff any danger out, but the Red Devils are rocking now.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:52GOAL!!! CITY LEAD IN THE DERBY! It's seventh heaven for local lad Foden, who adds to his tally of six goals against United! In typical style, Doku shimmies and then bustles his way through the box, before his first cross is blocked. Without hesitation, he sends the rebound to Foden, who heads into the net from close range! It's 1-0 to Manchester City!
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:50When Rodri loses the ball in midfield, United raid forward on the break, and Dorgu delivers a lofted cross from the left flank. However, Amad attempts an ambitious bicycle kick that very much doesn't come off.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:48Ugarte tries to pick out a run down the right wing by Mbeumo, but his pass is overhit and drifts through to Donnarumma, who had already left his line in anticipation. Both teams have been lacking a little precision in the final third.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:48After some neat build-up play down the right, a Foden flick tees up Reijnders. However, the latter makes a mess of his pass and sends the ball straight out of play, with Doku left frustrated.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:45Nothing comes from Mbeumo's set-piece delivery, or a subsequent penalty appeal for a Khusanov handball. It was a half-hearted claim at best – and without much merit.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:44Struggling to keep pace with Dorgu deep in City territory, Bernardo Silva hauls his opponent back and concedes a free-kick, which it looks like Mbeumo will take from wide on the left.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:41Bayindir takes a loose touch, and Haaland is quick to react. The City striker almost steals the ball inside United's six-yard box, but United's goalkeeper just about escapes. It's not exactly confidence inspiring stuff.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:40With both clubs having reshaped their squad over the past few months, today is the first time both Manchester City (25y 224d) and Manchester United (25y 141d) have named a lineup with an average of 26 years or younger in a derby since October 2011, when City won 6-1 at Old Trafford.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:38Drawing whistles from the home fans, United continue a relatively bright start, advancing the ball to Sesko on the edge of the box. Crowded out, his tame shot is sent straight at Donnarumma, who safely makes his first save as a Manchester City player.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:35CLOSE! Almost an early opener for City! Doku turns in the box and finds Haaland, who - fresh from plundering five goals for Norway - sees fit to shoot from a tight angle. The towering striker flashes his low attempt across the face of goal and just a few feet wide of the right-hand post!
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:33City kick off, and the 197th Manchester derby is under way!
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:32Both teams are out on the pitch, but before kick-off there will be a minute's applause following the death of champion boxer and Manchester City fan Ricky Hatton.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:27Meanwhile, United make four changes: Casemiro has been dropped, and Diogo Dalot, Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount are all unavailable. Dorgu, Mazraoui, Ugarte and Sesko come in - the latter making his first Premier League start. New goalkeeper Lammens is named on the bench, with Bayindir continuing between the posts and former first choice Andre Onana loaned out to Trabzonspor.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:22Headlining a total of six changes to the team that lost at Brighton, deadline signing Donnarumma makes his Manchester City debut - he becomes the first City player to do so in a derby since September 2016. The hosts still have a long injury list, with John Stones, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki joining Mateo Kovacic on the sidelines.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:22SUBS: Senne Lammens, Tom Heaton, Harry Maguire, Joshua Zirkzee, Casemiro, Ayden Heaven, Tyler Fredricson, Diego Leon, Kobbie Mainoo.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:17MANCHESTER UNITED (3-4-2-1): Altay Bayindir; Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw; Noussair Mazraoui, Bruno Fernandes, Manuel Ugarte, Patrick Dorgu; Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo; Benjamin Sesko.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:17SUBS: James Trafford, Nathan Ake, Nico Gonzalez, Savinho, Matheus Nunes, Oscar Bobb, Divine Mukasa, Rico Lewis, Stephen Mfuni.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:11MANCHESTER CITY (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Abdukodir Khusanov, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O'Reilly; Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders; Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:11Despite slipping behind their old foes in the Premier League's pecking order, United often raise their level at the Etihad: of Guardiola’s 16 home league defeats as City boss, a quarter have been inflicted by the Red Devils. Last season, an Amad Diallo-inspired comeback saw them snatch a memorable 2-1 win in dramatic circumstances. There was more drama last time out, as a 97th-minute penalty from Bruno Fernandes clinched victory over Burnley - only United’s eighth win in 30 league matches since Ruben Amorim took charge.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:06Back from the international break, this week’s Premier League action concludes with the 197th Manchester derby. Unusually, both sides are languishing in the bottom half of the table after three matches, with City having lost back-to-back games against Tottenham and Brighton. While Pep Guardiola’s men have won five of the last eight meetings, they only took one point off a struggling United side last season – in April’s drab goalless draw at Old Trafford.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
16:06Hello and welcome to live coverage of today’s Premier League clash between fierce city rivals Manchester City and Manchester United!
Manchester City vs Manchester United
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Manchester City vs Manchester United
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