Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC
Premier League 2026/27 · Matchday 4
Manchester United FC faces a significant test as they sit mid-table with four points, aiming to improve their defensive consistency against a perfect Manchester City FC side that has secured three consecutive victories. Bruno Fernandes enters the match in prime form, having scored three goals in his last three appearances to provide the necessary attacking spark for the home side.
What the bookmakers say
Market projections reflect the visitors' current form, assigning Manchester City FC a 44.2% probability of victory. The odds suggest a challenging afternoon for the hosts, who are given a 31% chance of securing all three points.
Implied probability, normalised so the three add up to 100.
Recent form
Manchester City FC
Manchester United FC
2° with 9 points 3W · 0D · 0L · 7:2
13° with 4 points 1W · 1D · 1L · 7:6
Averages 2.17 goals for and 0.67 goals against per match
Averages 2.33 goals for and 1.83 goals against per match
| W | Coventry City FC | 1-0 |
| W | @ Crystal Palace FC | 4-1 |
| W | AFC Bournemouth | 2-1 |
| W | @ FC PortoUEFA - Champions League 2026/27 | 2-0 |
| W | Atletico MadridClub Teams Friendlies | 3-1 |
| D | @ Everton FC | 2-2 |
| W | Ipswich Town FC | 5-2 |
| L | @ Hull City AFC | 0-2 |
| W | SabahUEFA - Champions League 2026/27 | 4-0 |
| L | AC MilanClub Teams Friendlies | 2-4 |
Where they stand Group A
| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 4 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 | Manchester City FC | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 4 | +3 | 8 |
| 4 | Chelsea FC | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 5 | Brentford FC | 4 | +3 | 6 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 8 | Ipswich Town FC | 4 | -3 | 6 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 10 | Leeds United FC | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 11 | Nottingham Forest FC | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| ··· | ||||
| 12 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 3 | +3 | 4 |
| 13 | Manchester United FC | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace FC | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 4 | -5 | 2 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 4 | -3 | 1 |
| 19 | Aston Villa FC | 4 | -6 | 1 |
| 20 | Coventry City FC | 3 | -5 | 0 |
How they play
Average of the most recent matches with stats available (3 and 3 respectively).
Who scores the goals
Manchester City FC
| Erling Haaland | 3 | goals | 0 | ast. |
| Rayan Cherki | 2 | goals | 2 | ast. |
| Josko Gvardiol | 1 | goal | 1 | ast. |
| Marc Guéhi | 1 | goal |
Manchester United FC
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 | goals | 1 | ast. |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 2 | goals | 0 | ast. |
| Benjamin Šeško | 1 | goal |
Manchester City FC. Bryan Mbeumo remains central to the home attack alongside Fernandes. With two goals in his three league appearances, his ability to capitalize on the team's 6.3 shots on target per match will be vital against the visitors' rigid defensive structure.
Manchester United FC. Erling Haaland leads the visitors with three goals, supported by Rayan Cherki who has contributed two goals and two assists. Their attacking depth is completed by Josko Gvardiol and Marc Guéhi, who have each found the net once this season.
Head-to-head record
Manchester United FC holds a slight historical advantage in recent league meetings, having claimed three wins compared to their rivals' single victory across the last six encounters. Despite this record, the hosts have scored only one more goal than Manchester City FC in this span.
Who scored in these meetings
Alejandro Garnacho and Erling Haaland lead the scoring charts in recent encounters with three goals each. Despite the high stakes, these fixtures have remained disciplined, averaging three yellow cards per game with no player sent off in the last six meetings.
| Matchday | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 17/1/26 | Manchester United FC 2-0 Manchester City FC | Premier League |
| 14/9/25 | Manchester City FC 3-0 Manchester United FC | Premier League |
| 6/4/25 | Manchester United FC 0-0 Manchester City FC | Premier League |
| 15/12/24 | Manchester City FC 1-2 Manchester United FC | Premier League |
| 10/8/24 | Manchester United FC 1-1 Manchester City FC | Community Shield |
| 25/5/24 | Manchester City FC 1-2 Manchester United FC | FA Cup |
When they score
Manchester City FC 7 goals
Manchester United FC 6 goals
Manchester United FC shows a tendency to strike late, with four of their six goals occurring after the hour mark. In contrast, Manchester City FC displays a more balanced spread, frequently capitalizing on the start of the second half.
They also meet
- Saturday, March 20 · Manchester City FC vs Manchester United FC · Premier League 2026/27
Text updated on Saturday, September 12