Manchester City host Manchester United this Saturday at the Etihad Stadium in a derby that comes at a decisive moment for both sides in the Barclays Women’s Super League. City lead the league, have the best attack of the season and are getting important starters back. United are trying to regain stability after losing to Aston Villa, but arrive with a perfect away record.
The moment for Manchester City before the derby
City come in riding seven straight WSL wins and an attacking system that plays at a high tempo. They’ve scored 20 goals in eight rounds, with Shaw decisive, Miedema finding her rhythm and Hemp easing back into form after dealing with physical issues. Andrée Jeglertz also gets key names back on the bench, such as Grace Clinton, Rebecca Knaak, Lauren Hemp and Sydney Lohmann, all of whom returned to action against Everton.
Those recoveries matter, especially at an Etihad where City have a 100 percent record this season. The defense is solid as well, and the team haven’t lost at home in the league since March. It’s the kind of environment that builds confidence, but also reminds you the pressure gets heavier when you’re at the top.
Probable Manchester City Women lineup: Yamashita; Casparij, Rose, Knaak, Ouahabi; Hasegawa, Blindkilde, Miedema; Fujino, Hemp, Shaw.
How Manchester United arrive for the matchup
United are trying to bounce back after losing to Aston Villa in the WSL, but come energized from a 2–1 win over PSG in the Women’s Champions League. Away from home, Marc Skinner’s team have perfect numbers in the league, with four wins in four matches. The team grow far from Manchester, and that can’t be ignored in a derby of this size.
The medical department is still busy, with Bizet Donnum out and Millie Turner sidelined until 2025. Even so, Janssen returns from suspension, and Malard should be available after leaving midweek with discomfort. Ella Toone, a reference in Manchester derbies, arrives as a central figure in midfield, while Malard and Terland carry the attacking threat.
Probable Manchester United Women lineup: Middleton-Patel; Riviere, Le Tissier, Janssen, Sandberg; Miyazawa, Zigiotti Olme, Toone; Park, Malard, Terland.
Where to watch Manchester City Women vs Manchester United Women on TV or streaming
Broadcast options vary by country, and the main platforms have already confirmed coverage:
Canada: Sportsnet One, Sportsnet Plus
United States: ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App
United Kingdom: BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer, BBC One
Match time
United Kingdom: 1:30 p.m.
United States and Canada (Eastern Time): 8:30 a.m.
United States and Canada (Pacific Time): 5:30 a.m.