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EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 28 MIN

Is There a Blueprint to Beat Man City? Manchester Derby Preview, Lineup & Prediction

from The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast · host Scott Saunders

Manchester United face Manchester City at Old Trafford in the first derby of the season — but is there already a blueprint for how Michael Carrick's side can beat their neighbours? After Carrick masterminded a 2-0 victory over City last season, this episode looks at how United should approach Sunday's game and where Enzo Maresca's new-look City side can be exploited. What does United's game plan need to look like? Should Carrick sacrifice possession and attack City in transition? Where are the spaces United can exploit, how do they limit City's biggest threats, and what lessons can be taken from the previous derby victory? There's also a full run-through of the team Carrick could select, the big decisions in midfield and attack, and which players are best suited to the tactical demands of the game. Plus, the predicted Manchester United starting XI and score prediction ahead of a huge early-season test at Old Trafford. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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