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Manchester United Host City in Derby as Life After Amorim Continues

Posted : 17 January 2026

Manchester United continue their adjustment to life without Ruben Amorim when they host city rivals Manchester City in Saturday’s early Premier League kickoff. Amorim was relieved of his duties after a run of poor results, capped by a 1–1 draw at Leeds United on January 4, which left the club with just three wins from their previous 11 matches.

The change in leadership has yet to spark a clear turnaround, with Michael Carrick overseeing mixed results in his caretaker role. United were held to a 2–2 draw at Burnley despite a second-half double from Benjamin Sesko, before crashing out of the FA Cup following a 2–1 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. Although Sesko has continued to find the net, the Red Devils have struggled to convert performances into wins.

Sitting seventh in the table with 32 points, Carrick remains optimistic that United can still push for European qualification, especially with only league commitments remaining for the rest of the campaign. Drawing on his experience as a five-time Premier League winner with the club, Carrick stressed the importance of gradual progress. “European football would be a step forward, and we’ve got to keep pushing,” he said.

For Manchester City, Pep Guardiola admits uncertainty over what to expect from United under Carrick. The City boss acknowledged the difficulty of preparing for an opponent in transition, choosing instead to focus on his own side as they attempt to close a six-point gap on leaders Arsenal. City arrive in second place with 43 points, buoyed by emphatic cup victories but frustrated by three consecutive league draws.

Erling Haaland remains City’s main attacking threat, with his 20 league goals accounting for almost half of the team’s total tally. However, Guardiola’s defensive options are limited, with John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Josko Gvardiol all sidelined through injury, adding another layer of intrigue to a derby already rich in narrative.

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