Overview
- Kickoff is 12:30pm on Saturday, January 17 at Old Trafford, with live coverage on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event and streaming via Sky Go and NOW.
- City arrive on a long unbeaten run highlighted by a 10-1 FA Cup win over Exeter and a 2-0 EFL Cup semi-final first-leg victory at Newcastle.
- United enter off a poor spell that includes one win in their last seven matches and an FA Cup exit to Brighton, as Carrick takes charge on an interim basis.
- Team news features United boosts with Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo back from AFCON, while City list several absentees including Josko Gvardiol, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Mateo Kovacic, Oscar Bobb and Savinho.
- Bookmakers push major promotions for the fixture, with Sky Bet and Betfair offering 50/1 on a goal being scored and Paddy Power enhancing odds on either team to win.