Michael Carrick’s first game back at Old Trafford ended in resounding victory for Manchester United over neighbours Manchester City. In a first half dominated by the home side, Amad and Bruno Fernandes both had goals disallowed for offside, as did Mason Mount in the second half.

Follow build-up, team news, live coverage with score and text updates from the semi-finals of the Women’s League Cup as Arsenal take on Manchester United and Manchester City face Chelsea.

The Magpies have won five of six meetings with Man United since the Red Devils won the 2022-23 League Cup Final over their Friday visitors.

There is less than two weeks to go until the January transfer window closes with Manchester United still yet to sign a first-team player in the winter market

Manchester City hosted the last Manchester Derby against Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium. Man City won 3-0 on September 14, 2025, with two goals from Erling Haaland and a goal from Phil Foden. Defenders: Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot

City could end the weekend in third as Aston Villa host Everton on Sunday. Follow Manchester derby reaction live below! 63 mins: Something happened with Fernandes in the box a few moments ago, but we’re not sure exactly what and it’s been quickly checked and cleared by VAR anyway.

Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-0 in the Manchester derby on Saturday as Michael Carrick got off to a dream start as United's interim manager.

One reason for the continued expectation on the shoulders of Amorim was United’s hefty transfer spend. For all the cost-cutting elsewhere, funding for new players has been in spritely supply under Sir Jim Ratcliffe: over £500million has been spent on new players in less than two years of his involvement.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the Premier League clubs set to do business ahead of deadline day, with the January transfer window closing in less than two weeks' time