Starting XI
3-4-3 — approximate shape; some positions inferred from career data, not this match
Substitutes
- Wayne Rooneyon 28'
- Paul Scholeson 58'
- John O'Sheaon 71'
Verified from 15 cited sources and the canonical match record.
Verified from 15 cited sources and the canonical match record.
Manchester United went in as the favourite by rating, 1817 to Manchester City’s 1597.
Previous head-to-head results
150 previous meetings with Manchester City · 40% win rate
This exact result, before
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Premier League
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Premier League
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Premier League
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First Division
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First Division
- 2–0v Man City22/09/1956
First Division
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attendance:supporting, result, starting-lineup, united-scorers, used-substitutes