Five key facts to know ahead of Man United vs Man City Premier League Clash

Manchester City face Manchester United in the Premier League at Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Read on as we look at five things to know ahead of the fixture.

Who holds the edge in the Manchester derby?

Man United have faced Man City 186 times across all competitions – only six teams have they faced more often.

United boast of a 40.3 percent win ratio against their cross-city rivals, winning 75, drawing 52 and losing 59.

Who is the Manchester derby top scorer?

United legend Eric Cantona has netted more goals than any player in this fixture, with an astonishing eight goals in nine games.

The retired French forward did not score in his first league appearances against City, but scored in other subsequent meetings.

Ruben Amorim versus Man City

Manager Ruben Amorim has yet to taste defeat against the Cityzens since joining Man United. His first encounter against them ended in a 2-1 victory, and the second ended in a goalless draw.

The Portuguese coach has lost just once against Man City, a 5-0 thumping in his first-ever clash with them during his time at Sporting CP.

Erling Haaland likes facing Man United

The Norway international has six goals and three assists in eight matches against Man United – his third-best goal involvement tally against any Premier League club.

He did not score in his last league appearance against the Red Devils, but has never done so in two consecutive games

Antony Taylor to officiate

The 42-year-old is set to officiate for the fifth time in the Manchester derby. Man United lost once and won their other encounters with City, which he officiated.

Overall, Taylor has officiated 53 games involving Man United, with the club boasting a 57 percent win ratio. By contrast, he has overseen 47 games for City, winning 53 percent of them.

Stats from transfermarkt.com & 11v11.com

Article written by Henry Thornton .