Manchester United gained a huge fillip from their midweek win against Tottenham, but it is unlikely to save them from defeat against their big local rivals.
Manchester City welcome Manchester United to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday for the 179th edition of the Manchester derby as both sides look to build on midweek wins.
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The champions cruised to a 4-1 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor to return to winning ways, whereas United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on former manager Jose Mourinho’s first return to Old Trafford.
Man City: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Fernandinho, Mendy; De Bruyne, Rodri, D Silva; Mahrez, Jesus, Sterling
Man United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Williams; McTominay, Fred; James, Pereira, Rashford; Greenwood
Manchester City vs Manchester United Match Info
Date: Saturday December 7 2019
Kick-off time: 6.30pm EU
Venue: Etihad Stadium
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Manchester City vs Manchester United Head-To-Head Record
Last 4 matches
- April 24 2019: Manchester United 0-2 Manchester City
- November 11 2018: Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United
- April 7 2018: Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United
- December 10 2017: Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City
Total head-to-head league matches played: 160
- Manchester City wins: 47
- Manchester United wins: 62
- Draws: 51
Manchester City vs Manchester United Stats
- Only one of the last eight Manchester derbies in the Premier League has ended as a home win
- Manchester United have won just one of their latest 11 Premier League away matches
- Both teams have scored in all of Manchester City’s last eight games