The head-to-head results for Manchester United vs Manchester City in the last 5 matches make it hard to predict the favourite in the upcoming derby.
Manchester United hosts Manchester City at Old Trafford in Round 22 of the Premier League on Saturday, 17 January 2026. The derby kicks off at 14:30 (SAST).
Manchester United vs Manchester City: Head-to-Head
Manchester City outclassed Manchester United in the last match of their past five encounters. Pep Guardiola’s side has lost two of the past five derbies with Manchester United.
There’s only been one goalless draw in the recent five Manchester derbies. City has scored six goals against the Red Devils in their previous five meetings, conceding five goals.
Guardiola’s charges have been firing on all cylinders in their past two games, including the dominant 10-1 victory against Exeter in the FA Cup’s last 32.
However, City and Guardiola are well aware of the threat Man U poses in the Manchester derby.
SportPurse zooms in on the head-to-head results of the last five games between Manchester United and Manchester City, from 2024 to 2025.
Manchester City 3-0 Manchester United
Manchester City thrashed Manchester United 3-0 in a thrilling Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium on 14 September 2025. Erling Haaland scored twice in the thriller.
Phil Foden opened the scoring for the hosts in the 18th minute, assisted by Jeremy Doku. Doku then assisted Haaland in scoring City’s second goal in the 53rd minute.
Haaland put the game beyond Man U’s reach when he scored City’s third goal in the 68th minute, assisted by Bernardo Silva.
Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City
Manchester United and Manchester City played to a goalless draw in a tightly contested Premier League clash at Old Trafford on 6 April 2025.
Andre Onana ensured that the Red Devils secured a point in the derby, pulling off five vital saves to stop City from scoring.
Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United
Manchester United edged Manchester City 2-1 in a thrilling Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium on 15 December 2024.
Josko Gvardiol put the home side in the lead in the 36th minute. However, Man U came back from a goal down to win the Manchester derby 2-1.
Bruno Fernandes equalised for the Red Devils, converting from the spot in the 88th minute. Two minutes later, Amad Diallo scored the winner with the assistance of Lisandro Martinez.
Manchester City 1-1 (7-6 on penalties) Manchester United
Manchester City edged Manchester United 7-6 on penalties in the FA Community Shield final at Wembley Stadium on 10 August 2024.
Alejandro Garnacho put Manchester United in front in the 82nd minute, assisted by Bruno Fernandes. However, Bernardo Silva equalised in the 89th minute with the assistance of Oscar Bobb.
City went on to lift the trophy after edging United 7-6 on penalties. Manuel Akanji scored the winning penalty.
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Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United
Manchester United narrowly beat Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on 25 May 2024. Man U scored both goals in the first half.
Alejandro Garnacho opened the scoring in the 30th minute. Nine minutes later, Kobbie Mainoo then doubled his side’s lead with the assistance of Bruno Fernandes.
Jeremy Doku changed the score to 2-1 in the 87th minute, assisted by Phil Foden. Man U players defended their narrow lead until the final whistle.
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