Manchester City vs Manchester United - Premier League: Live score and updates as Erling Haaland goes close inside 20 SECONDS after teary-eyed Pep Guardiola led tributes to Ricky Hatton pre-match

This game's ferocious start has calmed down a little now.

Both teams are trying to wrestle control of this game, but neither is keeping the ball for too long.

I imagine that Pep Guardiola isn't as happy as Ruben Amorim with how this game is panning out.

Oh jeezy peeps.

Altay Bayindir is showing just why Man United need a new keeper in net, as he nearly gives the ball away yards from goal.

He takes a honking touch and Erling Haaland is breathing down his neck, looking to punish.

The Turk just about recovers to save his own skin.

Maybe I spoke too soon.

I never seem to learn that whenever I say something, I always end up looking silly when the opposite happens.

As soon as I clicked send on the last post, Manchester United drove forward and Benjamin Sesko digs out an effort from distance.

It looks harmless, but Gigi Donnarumma makes sure to dive for the cameras. Classic.

Manchester City really have come flying out of the blocks here.

The pressing is just relentless, and only two-and-a-half minutes in, Altay Bayindir takes his time over a goal kick to calm things down.

This has the feeling of a long afternoon for Man United... already.

Phoarrrrr...

20 seconds in and Erling Haaland comes within a whisker of drilling Manchester City into the lead.

He has a pop from a ridiculously tight angle, and it only marginally rolls past the far post.

That would have been some start.

There really was only one Ricky Hatton.

Pep Guardiola look incredibly emotional as the Etihad pays tribute to a lifelong City fan.

Blue Moon is then belted out with that extra something special as the players take to their positions.

And off we go...

This is a proper derby day atmosphere.

It feels as though there is a little extra oomph to the noise after the horrible news we heard earlier today.

The city of Manchester lost one of its most treasured men, Ricky Hatton, this morning.

The teams have now emerged from the tunnel, and they are now making their way to teh centre circle for a minute's applause in Hatton's honour.

There is an extra element of emotion to this one now.

Thanks, Kim!

So, how are we all feeling?

There aren't many bigger games in world football than the Manchester derby, even when they aren't at the peak of their powers.

This fixture has given us many a cracking game over the years, and I am hoping for another today.

Kick-off is almost upon us.

The time is almost near and you can really feel the excitement building.

I don't know about you but this feels like it could be a tight one.

You get the sense it could go either way with both sides out of form.

I'm going to pass you onto Harry, who's going to take you through all of the action.

Enjoy!

Ruben Amorim has insisted he is not reading into Man City's slow start to the season ahead of their crunch derby clash.

This post should come as no surprise to anybody but it is raining in in Manchester.

Some supporters appear more prepared than others in their ponchos while others are getting creative and finding alternative ways to shield themselves from the rain.

Speaking ahead of the clash, Phil Foden paid tribute to boxing legend and Man City supporter Ricky Hatton who sadly passed away this morning.

Manchester City will honour Ricky Hatton at this afternoon's derby with United.

It is understood those at Hatton's beloved club will hold a minute's applause and both sides will wear black armbands in memory of the Mancunian fighter, who was found dead at his home this morning.

Hatton was well known to staff at City and had been due to sit at a table in hospitality for the clash.

Ruben Amorim and Co have rocked up to the Etihad, looking rather calm I must say.

The red side of Manchester won't be too put off by not being in their own grounds, as they have a decent track record here, winning 16 times compared to City's 14.

The big news coming from both starting line-ups is that Gianluigi Donnarumma has been handed his first start as Citizen by Pep Guardiola.

Ahead of today's game the Spanish manager revealed what he expects from the Italian keeper.

Gianliuigi Donnarumma gets handed his first appearance as a citizen as James Trafford is benched.

As Jeremy Doku gets the nod up front ahead of Marmoush.

Mazroui and Ugarte get the nod in the middle for this evening's derby, repalcing Dalot and Casemiro.

Whilst Benjamin Sesko will lead the charge at the front in favour of Matheus Cunha.

Manchester City find themselves in unchartered waters this season.

Guardiola's men sit way down in 13th after three games after suffering back-to-back defeats against Tottenham and Brighton.

It is the first time since 2004-05 that City have lost two of their opening three games in a campaign.

It is also the Spanish coach's worst start to a league campaign in his decorated career.

He will be hoping he can rally his troops to turn their fortunes around because the last time City lostthree of their first four games, they

were relegated in 1995-96.

Good afternoon and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of Manchester City vs Manchester United.

They say you usually save the best for last and this weekend's fixture list is certainly following that.

It is the first Manchester derby of the season and it's safe to say we are expecting a cracker of a game.

Not only because of the fierce rivalry, but both teams have not got off to the best starts this season, so they will be itching to go home with all three points today.

We will have all the latest updates, team news and latest score as it happens so stick around and enjoy the game!