Manchester City vs Manchester United
Manchester City and Manchester United, both Premier League sides, compared over the 2025/2026 season in the Premier League. Manchester City played 38 matches and Manchester United 38. The 9 metrics below are measured per match, with each side ranked against the rest of its league.
Manchester City2025/2026 · Premier League · 38 matches
Manchester United2025/2026 · Premier League · 38 matchesper match · rank vs leagueManchester City leads on goals conceded at 0.92 per match against 1.32, 30% fewer (2nd of 20 in the league), possession % at 60.5% against 51.8%, 17% more (1st of 20 in the league) and goals at 2.03 per match against 1.82, 12% more (1st of 20 in the league).
Manchester United leads on tackles at 18.2 per match against 14.4, 27% more (5th of 20 in the league), duels won at 51.2 per match against 48.9 (6th of 20 in the league) and yellow cards at 1.68 per match against 1.76 (5th of 20 in the league).
Overall Manchester City has a narrow edge, leading 5 of the 9 metrics to Manchester United's 4. League context matters: a rank shows how each side compares with its own division, not with the other's.