Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 11 Sept 2026
Maresca shrugs off United's shorter derby turnaround
City's boss says United will be ready for the derby despite having 48 hours less to recover.
E. Maresca
coach
Fixture
Man Utd vs Man City
Venue
Old Trafford
City result
Won 2-0 at Porto
United result
Beat Sabah 4-0
What happened. Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday with 48 hours less preparation, having played Thursday while City played Tuesday. Enzo Maresca insists United "are going to be ready" and pointed to a similar situation City faced last season before playing Arsenal.
- Both sides won their Champions League openers before the derby.
- Maresca cited last season when City had the shorter turnaround.
- He called it a first major test for both teams.
“are going to be ready”
— Enzo Maresca
The derby serves as an early benchmark for both sides after winning Champions League openers.
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