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Published on 2024-05-03 12:10:23
The Manchester derby is one of the most anticipated clashes in English football, pitting Manchester City against Manchester United. With 192 derbies played since the rivalry began 139 years ago, both teams have seen legendary players such as Colin Bell, Bobby Charlton, and Wayne Rooney take the field in this famous fixture. The matches between these two rivals usually have the most riding on it, especially in recent years.
Manchester United holds the upper hand in terms of derby victories, having secured 78 wins compared to Manchester City’s 61. Some of the biggest wins in the fixture include City’s 6-1 victory in 1926 and United’s 5-0 win in 1994. Notable players have featured for both teams over the years, including Denis Law who famously relegated United with a goal in a derby match. Wayne Rooney currently holds the record for the most goals scored in the derby with 11.
Ryan Giggs leads the list of players with the most appearances in the Manchester derby, having played in 37 matches for Manchester United. For Manchester City, Joe Corrigan and Alan Oakes hold the record for the most appearances in the fixture. With the potential for current players like Erling Haaland and Phil Foden to make their mark in future derbies, the Manchester derby continues to be a fiercely contested and historic rivalry in English football.
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