The GW4 headline fixture is the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday 13 September 2026 (16:30 BST). Manchester United drew 0–0 with Everton in GW3; Manchester City beat Coventry 1–0 and travel with Erling Haaland (24 FPL points) and Bruno Fernandes (26 pts) as the premium derby assets.
Manchester United: team news & GW3 form
Michael Carrick's United use Bruno, Sesko and Mbeumo after the GW3 Everton draw. Martínez and de Ligt anchor defence; home vs City is never a clean-sheet banker but Bruno on pens remains essential.
Manchester United Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-3-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Manchester City: team news & GW3 form
Pep Guardiola's City deploy Haaland, Foden and Donnarumma. Cherki adds creative energy; away at Old Trafford is Haaland's premium GW4 captain case for managers avoiding the Liverpool template.
Key tactical battle
United's transitions through Bruno and Sesko vs City's possession and Haaland's movement — derby tension often produces cards and set pieces rather than open play.
Head-to-head record
City won both league derbies in 2025/26; Old Trafford derbies under Carrick will be fiercely contested.
Fantasy & Predictor picks
- Erling Haaland (Man City, FWD): premium GW4 captain in the Manchester derby.
- Bruno Fernandes (Man United, MID): pens and set pieces at home vs City.
- Phil Foden (Man City, MID): creative link behind Haaland.
- Benjamin Sesko (Man United, FWD): focal striker in the derby.
- Predictor: Manchester United 1–2 Manchester City.
Prediction
Haaland decides a tight derby. Prediction: Manchester United 1–2 Manchester City.