Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday 13 September, 4:30pm UK time, which converts to 1:30am AEST on Monday 14 September.

Stan Sport has it live, as it does every one of the 380 Premier League matches this season.

It is Matchweek 4 and the table already reads like a derby script. City are one of two clubs with a perfect record. United sit 11th after a defeat, a thrashing and a draw in their first three.

Enzo Maresca takes charge of his first Manchester derby, Michael Carrick of his second at Old Trafford. With title implications already in the air, it is worth putting this derby in context against our Premier League winners list.

Man United vs Man City kick-off time in Australia

A 4:30pm Sunday kick-off in England is one of the tougher slots for Australian viewers. It is the middle of the night on the east coast and a very late Sunday night in Perth.

AEST (NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT, TAS): 1:30am Monday 14 September

ACST (SA, NT): 1:00am Monday 14 September

AWST (WA): 11:30pm Sunday 13 September

Perth gets the only civilised option here. Everyone east of the Nullarbor is either staying up or setting an alarm.

Britain is on British Summer Time in September and Australia has not yet moved to daylight saving, so these conversions hold.

That changes from early October, when the east coast shifts to AEDT and Premier League kick-offs land an hour later again.

Where to watch the Manchester derby in Australia

Stan Sport

Stan Sport is the exclusive home of the Premier League in Australia and streams all 380 matches live and on demand, with 4K coverage available.

Nine Entertainment acquired the rights from Optus, which exited football streaming in 2025, so any guide still pointing you at Optus Sport is out of date.

You need two things: a base Stan subscription, which starts at $9.99 per month with ads, $17.99 standard or $23.99 premium, plus the Stan Sport add-on at $20 per month. The add-on also covers the Emirates FA Cup, rugby, tennis and motorsport.

The service runs on smart TVs, browsers, mobile, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation and Xbox. Worth checking your login works before 1:30am rather than at 1:29am.

Free-to-air

Nine simulcasts selected marquee Premier League fixtures on 9Gem and 9Now from the Stan Sport feed. Those picks skew towards matches in Australian-friendly timeslots, and a 1:30am AEST Monday kick-off is not one of them.

Check Nine's listings during the week if you would rather not subscribe, but plan for Stan Sport.

Replays and highlights

Stan Sport carries full-match replays and condensed versions on demand once the live broadcast ends, which is the realistic option for most people on a Monday morning.

How both teams are travelling

Manchester United

Three games, four points, 11th.

United opened with a 2-0 defeat away to newly promoted Hull City on 22 August, then hammered Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford on 30 August with a Bruno Fernandes hat-trick, then let a lead slip at Hill Dickinson Stadium on 6 September, drawing 2-2 with Everton after Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko had them in front.

Both Everton goals came after the 80th minute, the second deep into stoppage time. That has been the pattern: United score plenty and concede plenty, seven for and six against in three matches, and two of those three fixtures were against promoted sides.

Michael Carrick continues as head coach after the interim tag was removed, and a home derby is the sort of fixture that has already delivered for him once.

Our EPL stats analysis digs into the numbers behind both clubs' early-season form.

For a closer look at how this one might play out, our EPL tips and predictions run through the standout picks each week.

Manchester City

Nine points from nine, seven scored, two conceded, top of the table ahead of Arsenal on goals scored.

Enzo Maresca's start has been close to flawless: a 2-1 comeback win over Bournemouth on his Premier League debut in charge, a 4-1 dismantling of Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, then a 1-0 home win over Coventry City with Erling Haaland scoring the only goal.

Maresca inherited a heavily rebuilt squad.

Gianluigi Donnarumma is in goal, Marc Guehi and Rayan Ait-Nouri have come into the back line, and Elliot Anderson arrived from Nottingham Forest as the club's marquee midfield signing.

Pep Guardiola stepped down at the end of last season after a decade.

If you are new to the markets, our guide to how to bet on the Premier League breaks it all down in plain English.

Frequently asked questions

What time is Man United vs Man City in Australia?

1:30am AEST on Monday 14 September. That is 1:00am ACST in Adelaide and Darwin, and 11:30pm AWST on Sunday 13 September in Perth.

What channel is the Manchester derby on in Australia?

Stan Sport streams it live. Stan Sport holds exclusive Australian rights to every Premier League match.

Is the Manchester derby on free-to-air in Australia?

Nine shows selected marquee matches on 9Gem and 9Now, but those tend to be fixtures in better Australian timeslots. Check Nine's listings closer to the weekend if you want to avoid a subscription.

How much does Stan Sport cost?

A base Stan plan from $9.99 per month plus the $20 per month Stan Sport add-on.

Where is the game being played?

Old Trafford, Manchester. United are the home side in this fixture.

Who won the last Manchester derby?

Manchester United, 2-0 at Old Trafford in January 2026. Manchester City won the earlier meeting that season 3-0 at the Etihad.

Can I watch a replay?

Yes. Stan Sport carries full replays and highlights on demand after full time.

Is Optus Sport still showing the Premier League?

No. Optus Sport closed down in 2025 and the rights moved to Nine and Stan Sport.