Carrick Starts Interim Stint as Man United Host Man City at Old Trafford
City arrive on a 13-match unbeaten run despite a shortage of first-choice centre-backs.
Overview
- Kickoff is Saturday, 17 January at 12:30pm GMT with live coverage on Sky Sports.
- Manchester United have one win in seven and enter after recent FA Cup and EFL Cup exits under new caretaker Michael Carrick.
- Manchester City trail leaders Arsenal by six points as the title race resumes following cup victories over Exeter and Newcastle.
- John Stones, Joško Gvardiol and Rúben Dias are reported out for City, while £64m signing Antoine Semenyo has made an immediate impact with two goals.
- Bookmakers are promoting heavy price boosts for the derby, including headline new-customer offers on either side to win.