Referee Mark Clattenburg has been named to take charge of the Manchester derby on Sunday , despite having sent off three players from United and City this season . City captain Vincent Kompany was dismissed for two bookable offences during Belgium 's narrow 1-0 defeat of Israel in their Euro 2016 qualifier on March 31 , meaning he is now suspended for the match against Wales in June . And , although Clattenburg has been accused of favouring Louis van Gaal 's side in the past , it 's worth noting that the 40-year-old has only sent off two players season in the Premier League this season and both have been from United ; Tyler Blackcett in the 5-3 defeat by Leicester and Luke Shaw in the 1-1 draw with West Ham . Mark Clattenburg will officiate the Manchester derby between United and City at Old Trafford . The English referee sent off City and Belgium captain Vincent Kompany during the international break . Leicester 5-3 Manchester United . West Ham 1-1 Manchester United . Manchester United 3-0 Tottenham . Manchester City 3-1 West Ham . Liverpool 2-1 Manchester City . Chelsea 1-1 Manchester City . Clattenburg has courted controversy during his career but is generally regarded as one of the Premier League 's leading referees alongside Michael Oliver . The champion 's shock 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace on Monday saw United move a point above their local rivals to add extra incentive for both sides ahead of the derby at Old Trafford , which could ultimately decide who finishes second behind expected winners Chelsea . While Manuel Pellegrini 's side have struggled since the turn of the year , turning from title challengers to fourth place chases , United are coasting on confidence having won their last five consecutive league games . Clattenburg will be joined on Sunday by assistants Simon Beck and Jake Collin , while Jonathan Moss will serve as the fourth official . Clattenburg has shown only two red cards this season , both to United players including Luke Shaw ( centre )
Manchester United host Manchester City in Premier League on Sunday . The Red Devils are currently top of the table with a five-point lead over second-placed Arsenal and have won their last three league games to move into second place.