Pep Guardiola's defending champions, Manchester City, will face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the first Manchester derby of the Premier League season. The match will be an emotional one following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, with both teams set to commemorate the England World Cup winner. The kick-off time for the match is earlier than usual at 3.30pm. Manchester United released a statement explaining the unusual start time, which was agreed upon by the clubs, broadcaster, and local authorities.
The first Manchester derby of the Premier League campaign is upon us with Pep Guardiola's defending champions heading to Old Trafford as they bid to secure early-season bragging rights against their neighbours. It will be an emotional afternoon at the Theatre of Dreams following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton with both teams set to commemorate England's World Cup winner ahead of kick-off.
The treble winners will host Ange Postecoglou's Spurs at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday December 3, kick-off 4.30pm. Both teams currently sit in first and third position in the Premier League table. The fixture rounds off a tasty Super Sunday, following the London derby between West Ham and Crystal Palace at the London Stadium, kick-off 2pm. On December 2, Nottingham Forest will take on Everton at the City Ground, kick-off 5.
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