Man City v Man United 2025-26 Kits

Manchester City v Manchester United
Premier League 2025/26
Fixture Date – Sunday 14 September 2025
Kick-off – 4:30pm
Etihad Stadium, Manchester

 

Here’s a detailed look at the facts and history of the rivalry between Manchester City and Manchester United — also known as the Manchester Derby:

🔵🔴 Quick Overview

  • Clubs: Manchester City vs Manchester United

  • Nickname: The Manchester Derby

  • First Meeting: 12 November 1881 (as West Gorton vs Newton Heath)

  • First Official League Derby: 3 October 1891 (Newton Heath 5–1 Ardwick)

⚔️ Head-to-Head (as of July 2025)

  • Total Matches (all comps): ~192

  • United Wins: ~78

  • City Wins: ~62

  • Draws: ~52
    (Note: exact numbers may vary slightly based on updated fixtures)

🏆 Honours Comparison

Competition Man United 🟥 Man City 🔵
Premier League Titles 20 10
FA Cups 12 7
League Cups 6 8
UEFA Champions League 3 1
Club World Cup 2 1

📖 Historic Moments

🏟️ Iconic Matches

  • 1974: United relegated after losing 1–0 to City at Old Trafford — with ex-Red Denis Law scoring the backheel goal.

  • 2011: City crush United 6–1 at Old Trafford — a landmark result in the shift of power.

  • 2012: City win 1–0 at the Etihad in the title run-in, with Vincent Kompany scoring the decisive header.

  • 2018: United spoil City’s planned title celebration at the Etihad, coming from 0–2 down to win 3–2 (Pogba x2, Smalling).

  • 2023 FA Cup Final: City beat United 2–1, with Gündoğan scoring a goal after just 13 seconds — the fastest ever in an FA Cup final.

🌟 Notable Players

Played for Both Clubs:

  • Denis Law – Man United legend who also played for City (and scored that famous goal in ’74).

  • Carlos Tevez – Switched directly from United to City in 2009, igniting controversy.

  • Peter Schmeichel – United’s legendary goalkeeper finished his career with City.

Derby Heroes:

  • Wayne Rooney (Man United): All-time top scorer in Manchester derbies (11 goals)

  • Sergio Agüero (Man City): Known for key goals against United and consistent derby performances

  • Yaya Touré, Kompany, De Bruyne: Instrumental in City’s derby and title successes

  • Cristiano Ronaldo & Eric Cantona: Delivered iconic moments in their derby appearances

⚽ Recent Shift in Power

  • Since 2010, City have steadily closed the historical gap, winning:

    • 6 Premier League titles (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)

    • Multiple cup competitions

  • Under Pep Guardiola, City have dominated derbies in both style and results.

  • United have shown resistance in some fixtures, especially under Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Erik ten Hag, including cup wins.

🏟️ Stadium Atmosphere

  • Etihad Stadium (City) – Modern, sleek, ~53,500 capacity

  • Old Trafford (United) – Traditional “Theatre of Dreams”, ~74,000 capacity

  • Both grounds offer intense derby-day energy and global media attention.

📈 Cultural & Global Impact

  • The Manchester Derby is one of the most-watched club fixtures worldwide.

  • The rivalry reflects Manchester’s historic divide — United as a legacy global brand, City as a modern football powerhouse.

  • It’s no longer just a local derby — it’s a clash of footballing ideologies, cultures, and empires.

 

📌 Match Details

  • Fixture: Manchester City vs Manchester United

  • Competition: Premier League 2025/26

  • Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025

  • Kick-off UK Time: 4:30 pm BST (which is 17:30 CEST)

  • Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

  • This is the first Manchester Derby of the season; the return fixture at Old Trafford is set for mid‑January 2026

📅 Context in the Season

  • The fixture list for the 2025/26 season was officially released on 18 June 2025

  • The City–United derby is booked as Match № 197 in their all-time top‑flight head-to-head record

🎥 Broadcasting & Coverage

  • Sky Sports has confirmed live coverage of this match in the UK with a 4:30 pm BST kick-off on Sunday, 14 September

  • Sky Sports will broadcast the majority of Premier League fix­tures in 2025/26 (approx. 215 games); TNT Sports via Discovery+ will cover the remainder (about 52)

🔥 Match Significance

  • As the season’s first derby, this fixture is a major early test for Pep Guardiola’s City as they attempt to reclaim the title, and a defining moment for new United manager Ruben Amorim

  • Derby clashes between these clubs dominate UK sports coverage on derby Sunday — a global showcase with bragging rights at stake.

✅ Summary Table

Detail Info
Date Sunday, 14 September 2025
Kick-off (BST/UK) 4:30 pm
Location Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Competition Premier League 2025/26
Broadcaster Sky Sports (UK)
Derby Status First Manchester Derby of the season

 

🟦 Pep Guardiola – Manchester City

  • Overall managerial career win rate: approximately 71.5 %

  • At Manchester City (since Feb 2016):

    • 533 matches, 376 wins, 77 draws, 80 losses, with a goal difference of +826

  • Performance vs Manchester United across Premier League:

    • Played 15 matches, winning 8—making Guardiola the only manager with a 50%+ win rate vs United

    • Overall derby record includes 13 wins, 7 draws, 8 defeats in all competitions

🔴 Rúben Amorim – Manchester United

  • Appointed United head coach in November 2024, previously managed Sporting CP, Braga, and Casa Pia

  • At Sporting CP, won two Primeira Liga titles and multiple Taça da Liga trophies

  • Manchester United tenure (first 39 matches):

    • 15 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses → Win rate of 39.5 %, the second-lowest among post‑Ferguson managers (only worse than Ralf Rangnick’s 37.9 %)

  • Premier League record:

    • From 27 league games, only 7 wins, 6 draws, 14 defeats → 25.9 % win rate in top-flight matches

  • Europa League performance:

    • 11 games, 8 wins, 2 draws, just 1 loss → 72.7 % win rate, guiding United to the 2024–25 final

📊 Side-by-Side Comparison

Manager Career Win % City Record vs United United Start (Premier League) European Record (Amorim)
Pep Guardiola ~71.5 % 8 wins in 15 PL matches (≳50 % win rate) N/A (City manager) N/A
Rúben Amorim ~39.5 % (overall at United) Still new at United; has one derby win early in tenure 7/27 PL games → 25.9 % win rate Europa League: 8/11 wins (~72.7 %)

🔍 Key Insights

  • Pep Guardiola brings unmatched consistency and dominance: over 70 % win rate across his career and solid success in derby encounters.

  • Rúben Amorim, while a decorated Portuguese coach, has had a rocky start at Manchester United, marked by poor league results and unusually low win rates by United standards.

  • However, Amorim has shown stability in European competition, nearly reaching the Europa League final in his first season.

📰 Recent Perspectives

  • Amorim’s win rate (39.5 %) is considered historically poor for a big‑six manager, placing him second-worst since Ferguson

  • At the same time, Manchester United’s midfield leadership (e.g. Bruno Fernandes) and new signings (Cunha, Mbeumo) offer signs of improvement under Amorim

✅ Summary

  • Guardiola remains one of the most successful modern managers, with consistently high win percentages and excellent derby records.

  • Amorim, despite domestic struggles in England, shows promise in cup runs and is still building his legacy at Manchester United.

  • Their head-to-head (Pep vs Amorim) remains limited—Amorim has one derby win in his early tenure, but the match-up will evolve over 2025–26.

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