On Sunday afternoon, Manchester City plays Manchester United in the Premier League at Etihad Stadium.
Let’s look at five things you should know before the game.
Who seems to have the upper hand in the Manchester derby?
There have been 186 games between Man United and Man City in all divisions. Only six teams have played them more often.
United has a 40.3% win rate against their cross-city rivals, having won 75 games, tied 52, and lost 59.
Who scored the most goals in the Manchester derby?
With eight goals in nine games, United great Eric Cantona has scored more goals in this series than any other player.
The former French forward didn’t score in his first league games against City, but he did score in later games.
Man City vs. Ruben Amorim
Manager Ruben Amorim has not lost to City since taking over as Man United manager. The first time he played them, he beat them 2-1, and the second time, there were no goals.
Man City beat the Portuguese coach 5-0 in their first meeting when he was at Sporting CP. That was the only time he had ever lost to them.
It’s fun for Erling Haaland to play Man United.
In eight games against Man United, the Norway international has scored six goals and set up three others. This is his third-best goal contribution record against any Premier League club.
He didn’t score against the Red Devils in his last league game, but he has never missed two games in a row.
Antony Taylor will be in charge.
For the fifth time, the 42-year-old will be in charge of the Manchester derby. He was the referee when Man United played City and lost once and won the other three times.
Overall, Taylor has reffed 53 games featuring Manchester United, and the team has won 57% of those games. He has been in charge of 47 games for City, though, and they have won 53% of them.
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