City rivals collide Saturday in English Premier League action, with Manchester City set to visit Old Trafford for a date with Manchester United in the first Manchester Derby of the 2026 calendar year.

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.

In the Premier League, Manchester City drew 1-1 with Brighton nearly two weeks ago. Man City is second in the Premier League with 43 points and has a record of 13 wins, four draws, and four losses.

Ayden Heaven turned into his own net from a Bashir Humphreys cross to give Burnley a 13th-minute lead. But Benjamin Sesko turned the match on its head with two goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half, and United looked in a strong position to win the game.

Manchester United's derby win over Manchester City might have thrust Michael Carrick into the discussion over the club's next permanent manager.

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Manchester United welcomed Manchester City to Old Trafford in Michael Carrick's first match in charge of the Red Devils.