Starting XI
5-3-2 — shape from recorded positions, not coordinates
Substitutes
- Eric Baillyon 78'
- Odion Ighaloon 88'
- Scott McTominayon 78'
- Juan Mataunused
- Sergio Romerounused
- Mason Greenwoodunused
- Axel Tuanzebeunused
Unused bench is source evidence only — it does not count as an appearance.
Verified from 32 cited sources and the canonical match record.
Verified from 32 cited sources and the canonical match record.
Manchester United went in as the favourite by rating, 1687 to Manchester City’s 1684.
Previous head-to-head results
180 previous meetings with Manchester City · 41% win rate
This exact result, before
- 2–0v Man City17/01/2026
Premier League
- 2–0v Man City10/05/2009
Premier League
- 2–0v Man City23/04/1994
Premier League
- 2–0v Man City07/03/1987
First Division
- 2–0v Man City04/05/1976
First Division
- 2–0v Man City22/09/1956
First Division
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