Manchester Derby
Manchester United defeat Manchester City 2-0 in derby
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Manchester United secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League derby at Old Trafford on January 17, 2026, marking a strong start to Michael Carrick's second interim stint as manager. Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu scored the goals in a counter-attacking masterclass. The result propelled United into fourth place while leaving City six points behind leaders Arsenal.
The Premier League has confirmed its January 2026 fixtures, including the Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City on January 17. Sky Sports will broadcast key matches, with coverage expanded to at least 215 live games this season. Arsenal's home game against Manchester United is set for January 25.