Manchester's Joie Stadium will this weekend host a contentious derby derby conflict as Manchester City will host arch-rivals Manchester United in their FA Cup semi-final encounter.
Following the success for both sides of late domestically, the platform for a super-knockout fixture is just spot on.
Gareth Taylor's team squeezed past Brighton & Hove Albion in a tight 2-1 win in their previous Women's Super League match, while the Red Devils will also be confident after taking a 2-0 victory over Everton on the same weekend.
With a final spot on the line, this all-Manchester showdown promises drama, quality, and intensity.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Man City vs. Man United live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this FA Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: ESPN+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on ESPN+.
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What time does Man City vs. Man United kick off?
This FA Cup clash takes place at the Manchester City Joie Stadium in Manchester, England and kicks off on Sunday, April 13 at 3:00 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Apr. 13 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Apr. 13 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Apr. 13 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Apr. 13 | 7:00 a.m. |
Man City vs. Man United lineups, team news
Manchester City have a long injury list going into their FA Cup semi-final tie. Risa Shimizu (ACL), Laura Blindkilde Brown (ankle), Lauren Hemp (knee), Ayaka Yamashita (undisclosed), Khadija Shaw (thigh), Aoba Fujino (undisclosed), and goalkeeper Alexandra MacIver (ACL) are all out.
Alex Greenwood is available on the field and is being evaluated, but her participation is still in doubt with only a 25% possibility of playing. Laia Aleixandri is nearer to coming back and has a 75% probability of being selected after sitting out the previous match with hamstring pain. There are no suspensions, but City will probably exercise caution with their returning players.
Man City predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Keating (GK) — Ouahabi, Layzell, Prior, Aleixandri — Hasegawa, Murphy, Coombs — Park, Kerolin, Fowler.
Injured: Risa Shimizu (ACL), Laura Blindkilde Brown (ankle), Lauren Hemp (knee), Ayaka Yamashita (undisclosed), Khadija Shaw (thigh), Aoba Fujino (undisclosed), Alexandra MacIver (ACL), Alex Greenwood (doubtful), Laia Aleixandri (doubtful)
Suspended: None
Manchester United are missing Evie Rabjohn, who continues to be out of action with an ACL injury and has no time frame for her return. Gabrielle George returns from a one-game ban after being given that for accumulation of yellow cards.
Jayde Riviere, Celin Bizet Ildhusoy, and Leah Galton are all undergoing evaluation before the semi-final, each graded 50% following recent bumps. Millie Turner, who is nursing a minor strain, has a better chance of playing with a 75% probability of making the matchday team.
Although United are not facing serious long-term injuries aside from Rabjohn, some important players are due for late fitness tests ahead of the derby game.
Man United predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Tullis-Joyce (GK) — Riviere, Le Tissier, Janssen, Sandberg — Miyazawa, Malard — Clinton, Toone, Galton — Terland.
Injured: Evie Rabjohn (ACL), Jayde Riviere (doubtful), Celin Bizet Ildhusoy (doubtful), Leah Galton (doubtful), Millie Turner (doubtful)
Suspended: None.
Women's FA Cup schedule this week
All times in ET
Saturday, April 12
- Chelsea vs. Liverpool (7:15 a.m.)
Sunday, April 13
- Man City vs. Man United (10:00 a.m.)