Man United Predicted starting XI vs Man City: Confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League as surprise Cunha and Martinez decision made

Man United Predicted starting XI vs Man City: Confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League as surprise Cunha and Martinez decision made

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim will be forced into changes as he mulls over his starting XI for the derby against Manchester City.

The Red Devils went into the international break on a high after securing their first win of the season by beating Burnley last time out thanks to a 97th-minute penalty from captain Bruno Fernandes.

Man Utd will now head to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday hoping to record back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time under Amorim.

However, United’s hopes of repeating the 2-1 victory from the corresponding fixture last season have been hit with Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot unavailable for selection.

The trio all started the 3-2 win over Burnley which means Amorim has to make three enforced changes.

That said, it is a straightforward swap at left-wing back with Patrick Dorgu replacing Dalot. The 20-year-old was used sparingly by Denmark during the international break so should be fresh

Following three consecutive substitute appearances, Benjamin Sesko is in line to make his full Premier League debut, while Deadline Day signing Senne Lammens has to wait for his opportunity as Altay Bayindir will start in goal once again.

Predicted Manchester United XI: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Mainoo, Casemiro, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Fernandes; Sesko

Injured: Cunha, Mount, Dalot, Martinez

Time and date: 4.30pm BST on Sunday, September 14, 2025

Venue: Etihad Stadium