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Dalot, Maguire and Shaw Set to Start | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Line-up vs Manchester City

Priya Nambiar September 12, 2026 04:55 PM

Manchester United will host Manchester City at Old Trafford this Sunday as they aim to pick up a positive result on home turf in the Premier League. The Red Devils head into the contest after a commanding 4-0 victory over Sabah in the UEFA Champions League, and they will be keen to carry that momentum into the Manchester derby this weekend.

Michael Carrick is likely to deploy his team in a 4-2-3-1 shape and could ring in a few changes to his starting XI for this match. Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are all in line to start this encounter.

Senne Lammens will continue in goal for Manchester United after registering a clean sheet in his previous appearance. Harry Maguire is expected to partner Lisandro Martinez in the heart of Carrick’s defence, with both defenders tasked with keeping the opposition forwards quiet over the course of the 90 minutes.

Diogo Dalot will look to make an impact at left-back, while Luke Shaw will be stationed on the opposite flank as the left-back. Both full-backs will need to stay disciplined in their defensive work before looking to provide support further forward.

Leny Yoro will provide cover for the central defensive positions from the bench.

Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans will anchor the midfield for Man United as they attempt to make things difficult for the visitors in the centre of the pitch.

The gifted attacking trio of Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo will operate ahead of them as part of Carrick’s frontline. All three will have to be at their sharpest if the Red Devils are to claim maximum points at Old Trafford this weekend.

Andrey Santos and Mason Mount will be among the substitutes and could be called upon to make a difference in the second half if required.

Benjamin Sesko will spearhead the attack for the Mancunian giants. He will be eager to deliver again after finding the net against Sabah in midweek.

Joshua Zirkzee will start on the bench and may be introduced later in the game if Carrick feels the need for fresh attacking impetus in the closing stages.