Manchester Derby: Carrick, Maresca name starting XIs for highly anticipated Old Trafford duel
By Luke Oluoch, September 13, 2026The team news for the Manchester derby pitting Manchester United at home against Manchester City has been revealed.
The 6:30 pm clash will see the two teams collide for the 199th meeting between the two crosstown neighbours, with Maresca marking his first taste of the rivalry.
Michael Carrick has made a single change to the team that drew Everton a week ago, with Luke Shaw the only missing player.
Dorgu starts
In the absence of the left-back, Patrick Dorgu has been named to start there. United will remain with the same starting eleven, with Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez partnering at the heart of the defence.
The team has also seen a number of stars who started the midweek Champions League win against Sabah FK rested. Among those returning to the bench are Noussair Mazraoui and Benjamin Šeško.
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For Manchester City, Enzo Maresca has also restored his strongest first team for action.
Erling Haaland will start up front, seeking to lead the attack. The Norwegian will lead the attack with Rayan Cherki. Antoine Semenyo nd Phil Foden proving the ammunition from the flanks.
Enzo Fernandez has been named for his first taste of the derby and will partner Elliot Anderson in City’s strong midfield.
Manchester United starting XI: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Dorgu; Tielemans, Mainoo, Fernandes; Mbeumo, Cunha, Rashford. Substitutes: Darlow, Heaven, Mazraoui, Yoro, Santos, Mount, Lacey, Sesko, Zirkzee
Manchester City Starting XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias (C), Guéhi, Gvardiol, Anderson, Fernández, Foden, Cherki, Semenyo, Haaland
Subs: Rulli, Ndiaye, Kovačić, Reis, Bouaddi, O’Reilly, Allan, Khusanov, Lewis