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Manchester City vs Manchester United Head to Head: Who Holds the Edge in Overall Record Ahead of Premier League Clash?

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The Manchester derby is set for Sunday afternoon at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City will welcome their city-rivals Manchester United for an early Premier League derby. Both clubs are under quite the pressure early in the season.

City are unusually positioned in the lower half of the table, while United are continuing to struggle for consistency following a surprise cup elimination. Pep Guardiola’s side has endured its worst start to a league campaign under his management.

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They’ve accumulated just three points from nine available after defeats against Tottenham and Brighton. Past records suggest that such a sluggish beginning rarely leads to a title push, adding further weight to this derby. United, meanwhile, have struggled on their part as well.

They haven’t produced any convincing displays. However, they’ve also often found a way to trouble City at their home ground. The hosts are battling injuries while the visitors are searching for stability under Ruben Amorim.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Head to Head Record

Taking official competitions into consideration, the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Manchester United stands at:

Total Matches: 196
Manchester City wins: 62
Draws: 54
Manchester United wins: 80

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Manchester City vs Manchester United Last 5 Matches Head to Head

Manchester City Wins: 2
Draw: 1
Manchester United Wins: 2

The last encounter between the two at the Etihad ended in a dramatic 2-1 win for United. Amad Diallo inspired a late turnaround in that match. Earlier in the season, however, the sides shared a goalless draw at Old Trafford. City dominated possession across both fixtures. However, they struggled to convert chances against the resilient Red Devils.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Recent Head to Head Scores

Home Team	Away Team	Date	Scoreline	Competition
Manchester City	Manchester United	Mar 03, 2024	Man City Win: 3-1	Premier League
Manchester City	Manchester United	May 25, 2024	Man United Win: 1-2	FA Cup
Manchester United	Manchester City	Aug 10, 2024	Draw: 1-1 (6-7 win for Man City on penalties)	FA Community Shield
Manchester City	Manchester United	Dec 15, 2024	Man United Win: 1-2	Premier League
Manchester United	Manchester City	Apr 06, 2025	Draw: 0-0	Premier League

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Manchester City vs Manchester United Premier League Team News

Manchester City are facing a mounting injury crisis. Especially in defence, they’re missing Josko Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov, John Stones, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Rico Lewis. In attack, Omar Marmoush joins Savinho and Rayan Cherki are on the injury list. This has left Phil Foden, Oscar Bobb, and Jeremy Doku as the main wide options.

United are also short of options. Matheus Cunha, Diogo Dalot, and Mason Mount are unavailable due to injuries. Benjamin Sesko could be handed his full Premier League debut following an impressive international break with Slovenia. Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will start, after Andre Onana’s loan departure. New arrival Senne Lammens will have to wait longer for his chance.

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.