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Manchester City vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Etihad Stadium

A general view of Etihad Stadium
A general view of Etihad Stadium (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Manchester United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.

The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.

Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

Manchester City vs Manchester United

Helped by a double strike from Haaland, Manchester City post an emphatic 3-0 derby win and deepen the woes of ailing Manchester United. Setting the ball rolling early on, boyhood City fan Foden scored for the seventh time against his club's local rivals, before Haaland seized centre stage. The Norwegian striker ruthlessly bagged a brace on his 150th Man City appearance, either side of striking the post, as United meekly wilted at the Etihad. Though the hosts only shaded the xG - with 1.83 to United's 1.56 - they were full value for a three-goal margin. Nonetheless, the Red Devils should've at least scored once, but a combination of good work by Donnarumma and some wayward finishing saw them fail to find the net. Once again, it's back to the drawing board for Amorim's men, who will be back in action next weekend, when they welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford. Meanwhile, buoyed by this success, Guardiola and co are due to kick off their Champions League campaign on Thursday, at home to Italian champions Napoli. That's all from our live coverage of this Manchester derby, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!

14 September 2025 18:42

Manchester City vs Manchester United

FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 3-0 MANCHESTER UNITED

14 September 2025 18:25

Manchester City vs Manchester United

Casemiro blasts a hopeful 20-yard strike into traffic on the edge of City's box, before the ball hits Zirkzee and is cleared away. Moments later, Dorgu manages to beat Khusanov in an aerial challenge but can only head several yards wide of the far post.

14 September 2025 18:24

Manchester City vs Manchester United

There will be at least four more minutes of agony for United to endure. Only stoppage time separates City from Manchester derby victory and three precious points.

14 September 2025 18:23

Manchester City vs Manchester United

As the away fans leave their seats in droves, United continue to push forward in search of a so-called 'consolation goal'. There can be no consoling the red half of Manchester today - their team have been outclassed.

14 September 2025 18:21

Manchester City vs Manchester United

Ake also gets a brief run-out, replacing Bernardo Silva.

14 September 2025 18:20

Manchester City vs Manchester United

It's time for two more changes. First, Haaland is warmly applauded off, with his national team colleague Bobb coming on.

14 September 2025 18:19

Manchester City vs Manchester United

DOUBLE CHANCE! First, Casemiro pokes the ball wide from close range following a Bruno Fernandes pass; moments later, Dorgu is left free in the box and lines up a shot. Summing up United's efforts so far, he smashes it high over the bar!

14 September 2025 18:18

Manchester City vs Manchester United

MISS! After Amad jinks his way into the box and turns O'Reilly inside out, he hammers a low cross straight at Mbeumo, who is just unable to react. The ball hits him in the six-yard box and flies wide!

14 September 2025 18:16

Manchester City vs Manchester United

CLOSE! Not long after crashing an angled volley high over the top, Mbeumo forces Donnarumma to scramble across his goal. The United forward aims for the left corner, but his shot zips narrowly wide of the target!

14 September 2025 18:14

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