Man City vs Man Utd LIVE: Result and latest reaction from Premier League fixture today

Will Manchester United lift their top-four ambitions or will City reinvigorate their faltering title defence? Follow all the action from the Etihad Stadium

Gabriel Jesus shields the ball from Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Getty)

Manchester City host bitter rivals United this evening, with the pressure very much on Pep Guardiola’s side after Liverpool eased past Bournemouth earlier this afternoon.

Liverpool’s win means that the Reds now boast a commanding fourteen point lead over City, who also trail Leicester City.

United have made a similarly inauspicious start to the new season but did beat Tottenham at Old Trafford on Wednesday night and they will go fifth with a win. Follow live coverage below:

Match preview

What is the team news?

Aymeric Laporte, Leroy Sane, Sergio Aguero and Oleksandr Zinchenko are all out for City. Fernandinho is however working his way back to full fitness and could feature.

Anthony Martial is still out for United meaning Mason Greenwood could retain his place.

Paul Pogba, Diogo Dalot, Eric Bailly and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are all out.

What are the predicted line-ups?

Man City XI: Ederson; Cancelo, Otamendi, Fernandinho, Mendy; De Bruyne, Rodri, David Silva; Bernardo Silva, Jesus, Sterling​

Man Utd XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Williams; McTominay, Fred, Pereira; James​, Greenwood, Rashford

How can I watch the match?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.

Can I stream the match online?

Yes. The match will be available to watch on Now TV with a day pass, sold for £8.99. Sky Sports subscribers can meanwhile stream the match online via Sky Go.

When is the match?

The match takes place on Saturday 7 December 2019.

It kicks-off at 5.30pm GMT.

What are the odds?

Man City to win: 1/3

Man Utd to win: 10/1

Draw: 5/1

What is our prediction?

An entertaining 2-2 draw.

Key Points

• Rashford opens scoring after VAR penalty awarded to United
• Bernardo judged to have fouled Rashford in the box
• Martial doubles United advantage in first half

[7 December 2019 12:14 · Michael Jones]

Tammy Abraham is the second top scorer in the Premier League this season with 11 goals and three assists from 14 league appearances. Only Leicester's Jamie Vardy (14) has more goals than him this campaign. 

He'll want to cut that gap today.

[7 December 2019 12:19 · Michael Jones]

This is going to be a tough, tough task for Duncan Ferguson. 

Chelsea have won each of the past 12 Premier League matches against newly-appointed coaches, or those managing their club in the top flight for the first time.

Everton defeated Chelsea 2-0 in March but since then Chelsea have been in free flowing goal scoring form.

However, Chelsea have conceded in every Premier League away game this season so Everton will get chances to win this game. 

[7 December 2019 12:26 · Michael Jones]

Kick off in Merseyside is about five minutes away. After the we'll be bringing you coverage of Bournemouth vs Liverpool at 3pm before the Manchester Derby gets underway at 5:30pm.

The teams head out on to the pitch, which Everton will we see today? 

[7 December 2019 12:31 · Michael Jones]

Everton 0 - 0 Chelsea

Kick off: Chelsea get the game started. A long ball forward is headed back out to Iwobi for Everton. He attempts a ball over the top to Calvert-Lewin but Christensen intercepts.

[7 December 2019 12:33 · Michael Jones]

Everton 0 - 0 Chelsea

3 mins: James sends the ball across the pitch and up to Azpilicueta who gets forward and in behind Sidibe. Pulisic makesa run into the box but Azpilicueta's pass is a poor one and the ball goes out for a goal kick before Pulisic catches up to it. 

[7 December 2019 12:34 · Michael Jones]

Everton 1 - 0 Chelsea - Richarlison

5 mins: GOAL! Everton win the ball on the halfway line and break quickly. Calvert-Lewin gives it to Richarlison who brings the ball into the middle of the pitch before sending it out to the right wing and running into the box. Sidibe collects the ball and puts in a cross. Richarlison wins the header and finds the back of the net. Everton lead!

[7 December 2019 12:39 · Michael Jones]

Everton 1 - 0 Chelsea

9 mins: Chelsea haven't won this season when they've gone behind, but Everton have dropped the most points when they've been in front. Who's going to come on top in this one?

Pulisic wins a throw in on the left side for Chelsea. They've been the better side so far yet they're behind in the game. 

[7 December 2019 12:42 · Michael Jones]

Everton 1 - 0 Chelsea

12 mins: Everton are working hard. They're pressing Chelsea, pushing them backwards and the fans appreciate the effort.

Richarlison is almost in again. Pickford finds Calvert-Lewin who knocks it down to Walcott. Walcott slots a cross into the six yard box and Richarlison throws himself at the ball but is unable to reach it.

[7 December 2019 12:46 · Michael Jones]

Everton 1 - 0 Chelsea

15 mins: Iwobi does his defensive duties and gives Chelsea a corner. Willian sends it into the box but Calvert-Lewin powerfully heads it away. 

Save from Kepa! Calvert-Lewin gets in behind Azpilicueta and Zouma. Walcott feeds him the ball and he shoots on the turn but Kepa palms the ball away.

Everton are creating the better chances.

[7 December 2019 12:50 · Michael Jones]

Everton 1 - 0 Chelsea

18 mins: Chelsea mess up a great chance to equalise. Keane makes a big mistake at the back and Willian picks up the ball before slotting it to Abraham in the box. He passes back to Willian whose first touch is poor and he can't get a shot off.