Manchcester City vs Manchester United prediction 14.09.2025 | Premier League

Last season was turbulent for Manchester City, but they managed to salvage it to some extent, finishing third in the table and securing another Champions League berth. Manchester City should be among the league favorites for the title, but nothing suggests that to be realistic, as Pep Guardiola's team has won only three points in the opening three league rounds. In the previous game, they lost 2-1 on the road against Brighton. The guests had an advantage at halftime, but the home side was brilliant in the second half, leaving Manchester City empty-handed. 

James Trafford started as a goalkeeper in the opening three Premier League rounds, but that should change from the upcoming weekend as Manchester City signed Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG. 

Manchester City have big problems with missing players. They will be without Mathis Cherki, Mateo Kovacic, Kalvin Phillips, Omar Marmoush, and Marcus Bettinelli on Sunday in the Manchester derby. Also, John Stones, Phil Foden, Savinho, and Josko Gvardiol are questionable and their status will be clearer closer to the kickoff. 

Last season was one of the worst in Manchester United's history, as they ended 15th on the table. The Red Devils again spent a lot of money this summer, but can they return among the best English teams? September games showed that they are still far from their glorious days as they started the season with three games in a row without victory in all competitions, including a shocking defeat in the EFL Cup against Grimsby. The bad run was ended in their most recent outing with a 3-2 win at home against Burnley. 

Since the last game, Manchester United has also added a goalkeeper. They spent 21 million euros on Senne Lammens, who came from Antwerp. We will see on Sunday whether he starts or the head coach will continue with Altay Bayindir. 

Lisandro Martinez and Matheus Cunha are injured and will not play on Sunday afternoon, while Diogo Dalot and Mason Mount are questionable.