Manchester City XI vs Manchester United – Predicted lineup and team news

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·28 de marzo de 2026

Manchester City XI vs Manchester United – Predicted lineup and team news

Manchester City travel to Old Trafford today aiming to secure their first WSL title in a decade and complete a league double over United.

The Citizens sit eight points clear at the top of the table. Manager Andrée Jeglertz has overseen this dominant run. City remain the only WSL team with a perfect home record.

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However, they are still searching for their first 2026 away win. Notably, the Blues have never lost a WSL match at this stadium. Consequently, they look to maintain that impressive record tonight.

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Manager Andrée Jeglertz welcomes a significantly bolstered squad. The return of four Asian Cup participants provides a massive boost. Ayaka Yamashita, Yui Hasegawa, Aoba Fujino, and Mary Fowler are all available. Furthermore, the manager described them as “full of energy”.

Consequently, Yamashita expects to reclaim her starting spot in goal. Meanwhile, Khadija Shaw remains the league’s most dangerous striker. She arrives fresh from the quickest hat-trick in WSL history. Grace Clinton remains the only major doubt for the visitors tonight.

Yamashita starts in goal. Ahead of her, Alex Greenwood and Rebecca Knaak anchor the defensive line. In midfield, Hasegawa partners Jill Coffey. Together, they provide a vital technical platform for City’s attack. Out wide, Lauren Hemp and Kerolin prepare to support Shaw.

Notably, the striker has already scored in a previous stadium meeting. City have won five of the last 10 Manchester derbies. Therefore, they look to use that historical edge tonight. Ultimately, they want to clinch the WSL title at Old Trafford.