Manchester United vs. Manchester City Fixture Moved to April 24 Amid Title Race
Manchester City confirmed on Friday that their derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford has been moved to Wednesday, April 24:
The two clubs had originally been scheduled to meet on Saturday, March 16, but the game has been moved after both teams qualified for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Manchester City have already beaten their local rivals once this season. Pep Guardiola's side ran out 3-1 winners at the Etihad Stadium back in November
Much has changed at Manchester United since that defeat. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has replaced Jose Mourinho as the club's manager and has led the team to 11 wins from his first 13 games in charge.
The Norwegian has yet to taste defeat in the Premier League as caretaker manager of the Red Devils, and his team's resurgent form has taken them into the top four.
The game against City will be Solskjaer's first Manchester derby as manager, although he has plenty of experience having played in the fixture during his 11 years at Old Trafford.
Solskjaer's record since taking over Manchester United means he could well be handed the job on a permanent basis at the end of the season, and victory over City would only strengthen his case.
Manchester United will be expected to give Manchester City's title credentials a stiff examination, as the Citizens aim to retain the Premier League title for the first time in their history.
Pep Guardiola's side are top of the standings on goal difference from Liverpool, but they have played one game more than the Reds.
Manchester City are scheduled to play Tottenham Hotspur four days before they head to Old Trafford. They will then have just three Premier League games left, against Burnley, Leicester City and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Manchester United wrap up their season with games against Chelsea, Huddersfield Town and Cardiff City.
