Manchester United and Manchester City collide at Old Trafford on Saturday in a historic derby that could decide the WSL title race.The Blues arrive in M16 sitting eight points clear at the top of the table. Consequently, a victory today moves Andrée Jeglertz’s side closer to domestic glory. They fiercely chase their first league crown since 2016.City enter this crucial match in truly devastating form. Recently, they secured a thrilling 5–2 victory over Tottenham. There, Khadija Shaw scored the quickest hat-trick in WSL history. Furthermore, the visitors remain unbeaten in their two previous visits to the stadium. They boast a 3–1 win and a 2–2 draw at Old Trafford.Meanwhile, Manchester United return to the “Theatre of Dreams”. They desperately look to preserve their top-three status. The Red Devils currently sit second in the standings. However, only three points separate them from fourth-placed Arsenal.Manager Marc Skinner’s side suffered a narrow 3–2 midweek European defeat against Bayern Munich. Nevertheless, United boast six consecutive home victories across all competitions. Significantly, they have secured only one home WSL derby win against City since May 2023.Manchester United vs Manchester City – Match preview and team newsDate: Saturday, 28 March 2026Kick-off: 13:30 GMTVenue: Old Trafford, ManchesterReferee: Kirsty DowleLast Meeting: Manchester City 3–0 Manchester United (15 Nov 2025, WSL)Team NewsManchester UnitedManager Marc Skinner expects Elisabeth Terland and Jayde Riviere to be available after recent fitness concerns. Furthermore, Hinata Miyazawa returns to the squad following Japan’s Asian Cup victory.However, a hip injury keeps Ella Toone sidelined until after the international break. Moreover, Leah Galton, Dominique Janssen, and Anna Sandberg remain confirmed absentees.Manchester CityThe visitors welcome a massive squad boost today. Specifically, four international stars return from the Asian Cup. Consequently, Yui Hasegawa, Ayaka Yamashita, Aoba Fujino, and Mary Fowler are all available for selection.However, a minor lower-body issue keeps Grace Clinton sidelined. Meanwhile, Khadija Shaw enters the derby in record-breaking form. She proudly netted a hat-trick inside 21 minutes last week.FormManchester UnitedManchester United have shown great league resilience. Recently, they secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Everton through a stoppage-time goal. However, they struggled against Bayern Munich in Europe.Nevertheless, their domestic form keeps them highly competitive in the Champions League race. United finished sixth in the previous league phase. Moreover, they have since established themselves as a formidable home force.Manchester CityManchester City currently dominate the WSL. Impressively, they have won 15 of their 18 league matches this season. Furthermore, they remain the only division team with a perfect home record.Consequently, the Citizens have scored 37 home goals this term. Tonight, they confidently look to secure their first away victory since January.Predicted LineupsManchester United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Tullis-Joyce; Riviere, Le Tissier, Turner, Lundkvist; Zigiotti Olme, Awujo, Naalsund; Park, Malard, SchullerManchester City Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Yamashita; Casparij, Rose, Knaak, Greenwood; Hasegawa, Coffey; Kerolin, Miedema, Hemp; ShawHow to Watch Manchester United vs Manchester City?The match will be broadcast live in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Coverage begins at 13:00 GMT. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Read more- Arsenal injury worry as England star spotted in a braceSee Also- England player ratings vs Uruguay: Ben White’s mixed fortunes in dramatic returnFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok The post Manchester United vs Manchester City – Match preview and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.