Manchester United U21s vs. Manchester City U21s: Date, Time, Live Stream Info

Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Tuesday in the U21 Premier League with the Red Devils looking to retain their spot at the top of the table.

With only two matches of the season left, Warren Joyce's men will surely be in the mix for the title if they pick up all six remaining points, although Chelsea could still have a say.

The home clash with City is mightily important, and United will be hoping to make a fast start against their neighbours. Here are all the relevant details for the key clash and a further look at how things may play out.

Date: Tuesday, May 12

Time: 7 p.m. BST, 2 p.m. ET

TV Info: Live on Sky Sports 1 (UK only)

Live Stream: Sky Go 

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All the way back in August, United thrashed City 4-1 in the Manchester Senior Cup, James Wilson bagging all the Red Devils goals.

Since then, United have gone on to challenge consistently at the top of the U21 Premier League, while City have had less success.

However, a strong end to the season for Patrick Vieira's eighth-placed side could see them up to as high as fourth, as they still have four games to play.

Their last U21 Premier League outing saw them take a point from an epic 3-3 encounter with Tottenham in which City were dangerous in attack, but vulnerable at the back.

They will need to shore up their defence for the visit to Old Trafford, not least because Wilson is likely to be on the pitch having recovered from an illness, per United's Adam Marshall:

United stretched their unbeaten run to nine games last time out as they beat Southampton 1-0 courtesy of Ashley Fletcher’s well-taken goal.

The young Reds did well to hold off a spirited fight back from Saints and keep hold of the top spot in the table.

United's youngsters will have to keep cool heads against City as the tension will be high given that the top spot is still very much at stake.

In front of the Old Trafford crowd—entry is free—the hosts should be buoyed by the atmosphere, a factor that could give them the edge.

No matter what is at stake, a local derby always has an added edge to it, and that is likely to be no different on Tuesday.

City would love to knock their neighbours off track in their bid for the title, but United will be eager not to allow them to do so.