Manchester United vs. Manchester City - Premier League 2026/27 | Full Match | FC 26 - PS5™[4K]

The Manchester derby arrives at Old Trafford, but this time the timing could hardly be more challenging for Michael Carrick’s Manchester United. United have 4 points from their opening three league games. After a 0-2 defeat at Hull, the Red Devils responded with a thrilling 5-2 victory over Ipswich before being held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by Everton, conceding an equaliser in the 96th minute despite leading twice. There have been promising moments in attack, but the connection between Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Marcus Rashford is still developing. United have shown they can create chances, yet they have struggled to maintain enough pressure to kill games off. Manchester City, meanwhile, have made a near-perfect start. Enzo Maresca’s side have won all three Premier League matches against Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Coventry, scoring 7 goals and conceding just 2. Their 1-0 win over Coventry was not their most convincing performance, but once again, City found a way to win. And then there is Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker has scored in all three Premier League games this season and followed that run with a brace against Porto in the Champions League. With 167 goals already for Manchester City, Haaland remains United’s biggest threat. However, City are becoming much more than just Haaland. Rayan Cherki has added creativity and unpredictability between the lines, while Enzo Fernández made an impressive debut against Coventry and played a key role in the winning goal. Maresca is building a more flexible City side, with Cherki given greater freedom to influence the game. United can take confidence from their previous meeting at Old Trafford. They defeated City 2-0 in January despite having just 28% possession, defending compactly and attacking quickly in transition. But the circumstances are different this time. The fixture schedule could be crucial. United face Champions League action against Sabah on Thursday before Sunday's derby, while City played Porto on Tuesday, giving them two additional days of recovery. Carrick has admitted the timing is far from ideal, although he does not want to use the schedule as an excuse. United also have fitness concerns, with Matthijs de Ligt, Amad Diallo and Carlos Baleba among the players dealing with injuries. Luke Shaw missed a training session, while Rashford was withdrawn against Everton with an unclear injury. Neither featured against Sabah, leaving their availability for the derby uncertain. Historically, Manchester United have the advantage, winning 81 of the 198 meetings between the two clubs. Manchester City have won 62, with 55 draws. However, the last 10 meetings are perfectly balanced, with four wins for each side and two draws. At Old Trafford, United will hope history and home advantage can inspire another derby upset. City, however, arrive with momentum, confidence and a striker in devastating form. *This Manchester derby promises intensity, drama and no shortage of danger at both ends.* This match is simulated in **EA SPORTS FC 26 on PS5**, with both teams controlled entirely by AI — **no human intervention**. We have also carefully adjusted the starting lineups based on the latest expected selections, injuries and suspensions to create the most realistic simulation possible and give fans a glimpse of how this highly anticipated derby could unfold before the real match takes place. *Thank you so much to everyone who watches, supports and follows our football simulations. Your support means everything. Enjoy the Manchester derby!* #ps5 #fc26gameplay #fc26 #premierleague #manchesterunited #manchestercity #derbymanchester