It's almost time for the latest instalment of one of the biggest rivalries in football...

We host Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 19 January in a 18:45 (UK) kick-off.

It represents the first bout between the heavyweights in 2024/25 with only one point separating the Blues in second and Marc Skinner’s side in fourth.

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Not just about the three points, this is a fixture where heroes are made and dreams are realised.

Whether it’s Jess Park‘s brilliant brace last season or the tense draw in 2022/23, this match has provided so many incredible Etihad memories already.

What will the next act reveal?

Will City take the bragging rights and make Manchester blue?

Get in the mood for the game by watching the video above...

City v Manchester United app coverage

Starting 90 minutes before kick-off, our Matchday Centre will provide detailed text updates, stats and analysis carrying on throughout the game and after the final whistle.

There will also be a special Matchday Live broadcast with Steve Howey and Toni Duggan joining Natalie Pike in the studio to offer their expert insight across the encounter.

Those with push notifications turned on will be alerted to all the key moments, with Nick Walsh and Karen Bardsley also guiding you through the action from the press box with live audio commentary.

A detailed match report plus reaction from Gareth Taylor and a player will be made available soon after the full-time whistle.

Highlights from the game and a CITY+ full-match replay can then be accessed from 12:00 (UK) on Monday.