Man City vs Man United Premier League 2025-2026

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• Standings

Manchester City

Lineups (3-4-2-1)

• 1 Altay Bayındır
• 15 Leny Yoro
• 4 Matthijs de Ligt
• 23 Luke Shaw
• 3 Noussair Mazraoui
• 25 Manuel Ugarte
• 8 Bruno Fernandes
• 13 Patrick Dorgu
• 19 Bryan Mbeumo
• 16 Amad Diallo
• 30 Benjamin Šeško
coach: Ruben Filipe Marques Diogo Amorim

Subs

• 5 Harry Maguire
• 37 Kobbie Mainoo
• 18 Casemiro
• 11 Joshua Zirkzee
• 22 Tom Heaton
• 31 Senne Lammens
• 33 Tyler Fredricson
• 26 Ayden Heaven
• 35 Diego León

Manchester United

Lineups (4-1-4-1)

• 25 Gianluigi Donnarumma
• 45 Abdukodir Khusanov
• 3 Rúben Dias
• 24 Joško Gvardiol
• 33 Nico O'Reilly
• 16 Rodri
• 20 Bernardo Silva
• 4 Tijjani Reijnders
• 47 Phil Foden
• 11 Jérémy Doku
• 9 Erling Haaland
Coach: Josep Guardiola i Sala

Subs

• 14 Nico González
• 26 Savinho
• 1 James Trafford
• 6 Nathan Aké
• 82 Rico Lewis
• 91 Stephen Mfuni
• 27 Matheus Nunes
• 52 Oscar Bobb
• 63 Divine Mukasa

Manchester City	Stats	Manchester United
5	Shots on Goal	2
7	Shots off Goal	9
12	Total Shots	13
0	Blocked Shots	2
11	Shots insidebox	8
1	Shots outsidebox	5
8	Fouls	8
2	Corner Kicks	4
2	Offsides	3
45%	Ball Possession	55%
0	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
2	Goalkeeper Saves	2
415	Total passes	487
342	Passes accurate	410
82%	Passes %	84%
1.74	expected_goals	1.56
0	goals_prevented	0

Premier League

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Pts
1	Liverpool	4	4	0	0	12
2	Arsenal	4	3	0	1	9
3	Tottenham	4	3	0	1	9
4	Bournemouth	4	3	0	1	9
5	Chelsea	4	2	2	0	8
6	Sunderland	4	2	1	1	7
7	Everton	4	2	1	1	7
8	Manchester City	4	2	0	2	6
9	Crystal Palace	4	1	3	0	6
10	Newcastle	4	1	2	1	5
11	Fulham	4	1	2	1	5
12	Brentford	4	1	1	2	4
13	Brighton	4	1	1	2	4
14	Manchester United	4	1	1	2	4
15	Nottingham Forest	4	1	1	2	4
16	Leeds	4	1	1	2	4
17	Burnley	4	1	0	3	3
18	West Ham	4	1	0	3	3
19	Aston Villa	4	0	2	2	2
20	Wolves	4	0	0	4	0

On a thunderous night at the Etihad Stadium, the city of Manchester was painted a definitive sky blue. The highly anticipated Man City vs Man United fixture turned into a one-sided spectacle, as the reigning champions delivered a powerful statement with a resounding 3-0 victory. Pep Guardiola’s side produced a tactical masterclass, exposing the vast gap between the two rivals and firmly asserting their ambitions to retain the Premier League crown.

How City Secured a Dominant Victory in the Man City vs Man United Showdown

From the opening whistle, Manchester City left no room for doubt. Their high press and fluid movement immediately put United on the back foot. The story began early when the electric Jérémy Doku sliced through the United defense, setting up Phil Foden for a clinical finish in the 18th minute. The early goal set the tone for the rest of the match, igniting the home crowd and forcing United into a defensive shell.

The second half saw a continuation of City’s dominance. Despite United’s attempts to find a way back into the game, City’s defensive organization and lethal counter-attacks were simply too much to handle. The Norwegian powerhouse, Erling Haaland, doubled the lead in the 68th minute, capitalizing on a period of sustained pressure. He wasn’t done yet, as he sealed the humiliating defeat for the visitors with a third goal in the final minutes, confirming a comprehensive and well-deserved 3-0 win. For a deeper look at the match statistics.

What Were Manchester United’s Biggest Weaknesses?

The derby brutally exposed several glaring issues within Erik ten Hag’s system. The defeat highlighted weaknesses that need immediate attention:

• Defensive Frailty: The backline struggled immensely with the pace and intelligent movement of City’s attackers, particularly Foden and Doku.
• Midfield Overrun: United’s midfield was completely outplayed, unable to retain possession or disrupt the rhythm of Rodri and his partners.
• Attacking Isolation: The forwards were left isolated, with no clear attacking strategy to penetrate City’s well-drilled defense.
• Tactical Shortcomings: Ten Hag was unable to find an answer to Guardiola’s game plan, and his substitutions failed to make any significant impact.

A Tactical Masterclass: Analyzing Guardiola’s Derby Dominance

The victory was more than just a result; it was a demonstration of a superior footballing philosophy. Guardiola’s tactical approach was the cornerstone of this dominant performance in the Man City vs Man United clash.

The High Press and Exploiting Space

City’s players relentlessly pressed United’s defense high up the pitch, forcing errors and winning the ball back in dangerous areas. This aggressive strategy suffocated United, preventing them from building any momentum and creating vast spaces for City to exploit on the counter.

The Decisive Roles of Haaland and Foden

The duo of Foden and Haaland proved once again why they are considered world-class talents. Foden, with his clever movement and sharp finishing, and Haaland, with his brute strength and lethal instinct in front of goal, were a nightmare for United’s defense all night. They are the engine of City’s attack, a point we explored in our.

A Strong Message from the Champions

In the end, this was more than just three points for Manchester City; it was a powerful message sent to the rest of the Premier League. They remain the team to beat. For Manchester United, this crushing defeat raises serious questions about the team’s direction under Erik ten Hag. The derby confirmed City’s supremacy in Manchester for now. Can United bounce back from this humiliation, or is this the beginning of a deeper crisis? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

GOAL!@ErlingHaaland holds his run and confidently slots past Bayındır to make it 3-0! @ManCity running away with this #ManchesterDerby 🔥#beINPL #MCIMUN #MCFC pic.twitter.com/k5T2W6zBW1

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) September 14, 2025

GOAL!@ErlingHaaland doubles @ManCity's lead on his 150th appearance for the club 🙌#beINPL #MCIMUN #MCFC pic.twitter.com/BGnZL2vQG2

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) September 14, 2025

GOAL!

Brilliant work by Jérémy Doku to fashion the opening, and @PhilFoden's header opens the scoring in the #ManchesterDerby 🔵#beINPL #MCIMUN #MCFC pic.twitter.com/AMCWJeyrAp

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) September 14, 2025