Manchester derby

Football match between Manchester United and Manchester City

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The Manchester derby refers to football matches between Manchester City and Manchester United, first contested in 1881. City play at the City of Manchester Stadium in Bradford, east Manchester, while United play at Old Trafford in the borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester; the two grounds are separated by approximately 4 miles (6.4 km). The teams have played 191 matches in all competitions, United winning 78, City 60, and the remaining 53 having been drawn. Amongst the most successful clubs in England, they have won a combined 100 honours: 67 for Manchester United and 33 for Manchester City.

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'The secret's out' - Richards' admission over 2009 defeat It has taken 14 years, but Micah Richards has finally admitted he was at fault for Michael Owen's 2009 Manchester derby winner, having let Shaun Wright-Phillips shoulder the blame. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2023
Premier League reaction - City triumph in Manchester derby Reaction to the weekend's football after Erling Haaland scores twice to help City win 3-0 at United in the Manchester derby. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2023
'A footballing lesson' - pundits on Manchester derby Manchester United were given 'a footballing lesson' by Manchester City in a loss that highlighted 'the different levels' between them, according pundits and former players. BBC Sport - Published on October 29, 2023

Charlton 'a tower of strength', says Ferguson Sir Alex Ferguson calls Manchester and England great Sir Bobby Charlton a "tower of strength" in a tribute before Sunday's Manchester derby. BBC Sport - Published on October 29, 2023
'Air of uncertainty' before Manchester derby The Manchester derby is not a foregone conclusion given the air of uncertainty hanging over both clubs, writes Simon Stone. BBC Sport - Published on October 28, 2023
Last time the Manchester derby was live on the BBC BBC Sport looks back at Manchester United's 1996 FA Cup fifth-round tie against Manchester City, featuring goals, scuffles, and Mick Hucknall's half-time analysis. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2023
'Joke' or 'intelligent'? - Fernandes goal causes stir Bruno Fernandes' equaliser in the Manchester derby was controversial, with players and pundits in disagreement about whether it should have stood. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2023

Manchester derby set to be closest tie to date Manchester United host Manchester City on Saturday in what could be one of their most evenly matched Premier League encounters in years. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2023
Premier League: Build-up to Manchester derby as United host City Follow live text and listen to BBC Radio 5 Live coverage of the Premier League as Manchester United take on Manchester City, followed by five more matches. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2023
Name these British Manchester derby goalscorers Can you name these British players to score in a Premier League Manchester derby this century? BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2023	Fernandes? De Bruyne? Pick your Man City-Man Utd XI Before the Manchester derby on Saturday, pick your combined XI from players from Manchester United and Manchester City. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2023
'It's a complete battle' - Morgan on Manchester derby BBC Sport sat down with Manchester City defender Esme Morgan to talk being a lifelong City fan, what the derby means to her and the belief that her side can win the league. BBC Sport - Published on December 9, 2022	Man City v Man Utd: Erik ten Hag facing a derby dilemma - Danny Murphy analysis MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy says Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has a big decision to make in midfield for Sunday's Manchester derby. BBC Sport - Published on September 30, 2022
Manchester derby: Manchester City and Manchester United meet at Etihad Stadium Manchester City host neighbours Manchester United on Sunday in a derby that could have a big bearing on the Premier League title race - as well as the scramble to finish in the top four. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2022	Manchester derby: Pep Guardiola & Ralf Rangnick look ahead to Sunday's game Managers Pep Guardiola and Ralf Rangnick look ahead to Sunday's Manchester derby, the 50th Premier League meeting between City and United. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2022
Man City's Caroline Weir says she 'can't help but try' the extraordinary after derby winner Caroline Weir says she cannot resist trying the extraordinary after her latest world-class strike wins the Manchester derby for City. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2022	Watch highlights: City claim late winner against United in Manchester derby Caroline Weir's classy late lob is the difference as Manchester City beat derby rivals Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2022
Man City 1-0 Man Utd: Weir wins Manchester derby with superb lob Caroline Weir's brilliant 81st-minute lob seals a 1-0 win for Manchester City against rivals United in the Women's Super League. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2022	Man Utd 0-2 Man City: 'Something simply has to change at OId Trafford - but will Solskjaer be there to do it?' An Eric Bailly own goal and Bernardo Silva strike gave City victory in the Manchester derby, but their dominance wasn't reflected by the two-goal margin. BBC Sport - Published on November 6, 2021
Manchester derby: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cannot envisage Man City ever eclipsing Man Utd's historical dominance Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he cannot envisage Manchester City ever eclipsing the Red Devils' historical dominance. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2021	Man Utd v Man City: What are the big issues going into Manchester derby? Before Saturday's Manchester derby, BBC Sport's Simon Stone takes a closer at what could be riding on the Old Trafford showdown. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2021
WSL: Manchester derby is 'super special', says Man City's Janine Beckie Manchester City's Janine Beckie talks Olympic success, the WSL, and a "super special" Manchester derby. BBC Sport - Published on October 9, 2021	Man City v Man Utd: Who made your combined Manchester derby XI Who made your combined team from the squads of Manchester City and Manchester United? BBC Sport - Published on March 6, 2021
Manchester derby preview: 'Man Utd need perfect game to beat Man City' BBC Football Focus pundits Ashley Williams and Jermaine Beckford discuss Manchester City's winning run and Manchester United's prospects of ending it. BBC Sport - Published on March 6, 2021