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The under-18 side of Manchester United will launch the new season with a local derby against their fierce adversaries Manchester City
Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel could feature for the club’s under-18 team against Manchester City on Saturday (Image: 2026 Manchester United FC)
Everything you require to watch the under-18 fixture:
Television broadcast: Saturday’s highly anticipated under-18 Premier League encounter between the two Manchester clubs will not be shown on conventional UK television.
Live streaming: Supporters hoping to view the full contest, commencing at 11am BST, can only access it in real time via City’s dedicated club service, CITY+. Those wishing to stream the match online will find live coverage available directly through mancity.com and the official Manchester City application. This exclusive live stream necessitates an active CITY+ subscription, costing £34.99 annually or £9.99 monthly.
Alternative coverage: Dedicated live radio commentary for under-18 matches is typically unavailable from mainstream national or local radio broadcasters. Supporters can nonetheless follow proceedings as they happen through live text updates on the clubs’ official websites and social media accounts.
Previous meetings: In their most recent direct confrontation, Manchester City narrowly defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Youth Cup final in May. Throughout last season’s league programme, the two rivals shared the honours, with City winning 4-2 and United prevailing 3-1.