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For much of the last decade, Manchester City has been the team to beat in the Premier League, but Pep Guardiola's men are not exactly in great form heading into the first Manchester derby of the season.
After a thumping victory over Wolves on the opening day of the campaign, many fans thought the old City was back, but consecutive losses against Tottenham and Brighton prior to the international break actually means United goes into the derby with more points than its fierce rival.
United has taken four points from three games so far this term, and the Red Devils are no strangers to victory at the Etihad Stadium. It's sure to be an intriguing encounter, and here's everything you need to know in order to watch the game in the US and UK today...
What time is kick-off?
The game kicks off at 4.30pm UK time. That means it's an 11.30am kick-off Eastern Time, and an 8.30am kick-off Pacific Time.
Is the game on TV?
Fans in the UK will be able to watch all the action live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage getting under way following the conclusion of Liverpool's game against Burnley.
The game will also be available to stream through Sky Go, or through the Sky Sports website if you get your subscription through another provider.
Meanwhile, fans in the US can watch City vs United live on Peacock.
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Team news
For United, Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount are both out after coming off injured against Burnley last time out, while Diogo Dalot is also unavailable after picking up an injury during the international break.
Long-term absentee Lisandro Martinez is still some way off from returning from a serious knee injury he sustained last season.
Altay Bayindir has been confirmed as United's starting goalkeeper in the derby despite the deadline day arrival of Senne Lammens.
There is intrigue between the sticks for City too, with Gianluigi Donnarumma likely to make his debut after his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
Omar Marmoush, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Rayan Cherki are all out, while John Stones is a doubt after withdrawing from the England squad during the international break.
Phil Foden, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rico Lewis, Nico O'Reilly, Savinho, Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol could all be available after recent fitness concerns.
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