Manchester City vs Manchester United: The Premier League presents an enticing showdown as Manchester City takes on Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 16:30 UTC. A battle between two of England’s biggest footballing giants, this derby is loaded with history, intense rivalries, and implications for league standings.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Head-to-Head

Manchester City wins: 62

Manchester United wins: 79

Draws: 53

Last 5 Meetings

1. 10 Aug 2024 (Community Shield): Manchester City 1-1 Manchester United
2. 25 May 2024 (FA Cup): Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United
3. 03 Mar 2024 (Premier League): Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United
4. 29 Oct 2023 (Premier League): Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City
5. 03 Jun 2023 (FA Cup): Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United

Premier League Standings

• Manchester City: 4th place, 27 points (8W, 3D, 4L), with a goal difference of +6. Last 5: LLLWD.
• Manchester United: 13th place, 19 points (5W, 4D, 6L), with a goal difference of +1. Last 5: WDWLL.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Lineups

Manchester City (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: Ederson
• Defenders: Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis
• Midfielders: De Bruyne, Gundogan, Silva
• Forwards: Doku, Haaland, Grealish

Manchester United (3-4-3)

• Goalkeeper: Onana
• Defenders: Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez
• Midfielders: Dalot, Fernandes, Casemiro, Malacia
• Forwards: Traore, Zirkzee, Rashford

Manchester City vs Manchester United Stats

1. Erling Haaland leads City’s scoring charts with 13 goals, while Rashford has netted 4 for United.
2. City has not lost at home to United in their last three meetings.
3. United are winless in their last seven away matches.
4. City scores 26% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minute.
5. United’s strongest scoring window is between the 31st and 45th minute, also at 26%.
6. Average goals in this fixture stand at 3 per match.
7. City has outscored United in the last five meetings, with a combined scoreline of 12-5.
8. United has failed to score in three of their seven away league matches this season.
9. City has kept a clean sheet in 43% of their home matches this season.
10. A year ago, United were sixth in the table with 27 points, compared to their current tally of 19.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction

City’s home form and dominance in recent derbies give them a clear edge, although United’s unpredictable nature under Ruben Amorim could provide a spark. Expect a high-intensity game with City leveraging their attacking depth to clinch a 3-1 victory.

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