Buckle up for a show! The leading heroes are Manchester United and Manchester City, victory is the objective and 1 1/2 hours the duration.
- Manchester United have the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Premier League
- Manchester City have the most scored goals (45) in Premier League
The two big teams from Manchester in England, Manchester City and Manchester United, are located only a few kilometers apart. They have met since 1881, the rivalry increasing almost steadily ever since. Recent history between the teams has featured both some memorable goal fests, lots of drama and violence both on and off the pitch.
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
It's no vacation for neither United nor Manchester City as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Manchester United form and stats
19 points is a decent return from 8 Premier League games here at Old Trafford for Manchester United. The data says 6 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. With a nice streak brewing from their home games, Manchester United are also looking for their fifth consecutive victory regardless of location.
United are confident in defense, having played 299 minutes without conceding a goal in the league.
Manchester United's previous match was a Carabao Cup game also played at their own arena, finishing 3-0 versus Charlton Athletic. The home team are looking to continue in that form. Midfield player Fred got a match rating of 8.03 in that game, the max score being 10. Fred hit the woodwork once, served one assist, hit four key passes and had 43 successful passes (of 50 total).
Before that game, a home victory hosting Everton in the FA Cup.
There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for United as they are travelling to their away game against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. That match is four days after this one.
The Manchester United fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 8 league matches. Manchester United have only conceded 4 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Manchester City form and stats
The away team have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 5 wins, 2 draws and only 1 loss in the Premier League. It’s been three wins in a row for City on their travels, an amazing performance which inspire hopes of making this one the fourth consecutive victory.
Two away games in a row for Manchester City, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 0-2 vs Southampton in the Carabao Cup. Laporte was the top performer of the team in that game with a match score of 7.4. The defender Laporte won 5 of 6 duels.
Before that game, the victory at home hosting Chelsea in the FA Cup (4-0).
The travelling fans enjoy Manchester City's attacking play in away games, having scored 14 goals in 8 league matches away. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (6 so far).
Head 2 Head
The most up to date logged history between these contenders is the Manchester City - Manchester United 6-3 played not long ago this season. Head to head numbers (for the previous ten meetings): United won four games, one match ended with a draw and Manchester City have five wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / six.
Top Goalscorers
  E. Håland 21 goals |   M. Rashford 7 goals |  P. Foden 7 goals |
Manchester United missing players
Manchester City missing players
| Manchester United | Manchester City | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 4 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 11 | 6 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 27 | 15 | 7 | Scored | S | 3 | 14 | 45 |
| 20 | 4 | 2 | Conceded | C | 4 | 6 | 16 |
| 94% | 88% | 75% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 71% | 75% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 62% | 82% |
| 59% | 62% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 38% | 65% |
| 24% | 12% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 25% | 47% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 12% | 24% |
| 47% | 38% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 38% | 53% |
| 47% | 62% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 50% | 41% |
| 12% | 12% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 12% | 6% |
| 4.5 | 5.8 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 5.4 | 6.8 |
| 5.6 | 5.8 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| 2.5 | 2.2 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14.3 | 16.8 | 16.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 18.5 | 16.8 | 17.5 |
| 5.6 | 5.9 | 6.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 7.5 | 5.6 | 6 |
| 28% | 32% | 28% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 31% | 44% |
| 11.8 | 11.6 | 12.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.5 | 8.4 | 7.3 |
| 4 | 3.4 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
- Manchester City have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Manchester City have the most scored goals (45) in Premier League
- Manchester City have the most scored goals in the first half (22) in Premier League
- Manchester City have the the best goal difference (+29) in Premier League
- Manchester City have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Manchester City have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Manchester City haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Manchester United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Manchester United have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Manchester United have the fewest conceded goals (4) at home in Premier League
- Manchester United have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (7) in Premier League
- Manchester United have the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Premier League
- Manchester United have won significantly more corners at home than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Arsenal | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 26 | 44 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 45 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 29 | 39 |
| 3 | Newcastle United | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 32 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 35 |
| 4 | Manchester United | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 35 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 33 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 28 |
| 7 | Fulham | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 28 |
| 8 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 7 | 27 |
| 9 | Brentford | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 30 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 26 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 25 |
| 11 | Aston Villa | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 16 | -6 | 22 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -8 | 22 |
| 13 | Leicester City | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 21 | -5 | 17 |
| 14 | Leeds United | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 31 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 17 | -6 | 17 |
| 15 | Nottingham Forest | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 34 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 22 | -21 | 17 |
| 16 | AFC Bournemouth | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 39 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 29 | -21 | 16 |
| 17 | West Ham United | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -9 | 15 |
| 18 | Everton | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -10 | 15 |
| 19 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -16 | 14 |
| 20 | Southampton | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 33 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 17 | -18 | 12 |
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