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Premier League | Gameweek 9
Oct 2, 2022 at 2pm UK
Etihad Stadium
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Man City
6 - 3
Man Utd

Foden (8', 44', 73'), Braut Haaland (34', 37', 64')
FT(HT: 4-0)
Antony (56'), Martial (84', 90+1' pen.)
Reaction
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag on July 31, 2022
Erik ten Hag thanks Pep Guardiola, Manchester City for "lesson" in Manchester derby
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag thanks Manchester City and Pep Guardiola for providing a "lesson" in the Manchester derby.
Oct 5, 14:40
 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on October 2, 2022
Erik Ten Hag left unhappy with Manchester United winger Antony in derby defeat?
Erik ten Hag was reportedly left unhappy with Manchester United winger Antony during the 6-3 derby defeat to Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
Oct 5, 12:47
 Bruno Fernandes in action for Manchester United on October 2, 2022
Fernandes, Martinez 'led dressing-room inquest in Manchester derby defeat'
Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez reportedly led the Manchester United inquest into their first-half display in Sunday's 6-3 defeat to their rivals Manchester City.
Oct 4, 22:51
 Bruno Fernandes in action for Manchester United on October 2, 2022
Bruno Fernandes says that Manchester United must put Sunday's defeat to Manchester City behind them as quickly as possible.
Oct 3, 17:09
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in action with Manchester United's Christian Eriksen on October 2, 2022
Roy Keane: 'Derby defeat hugely embarrassing for Manchester United'
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane slams the Red Devils for their performance in Sunday's Manchester derby.
Oct 3, 16:50
 Manchester United's Raphael Varane during the match on October 2, 2022
Erik ten Hag coy on seriousness of Raphael Varane injury in Manchester derby
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag says that he 'did not want to take a risk' with Raphael Varane's fitness in the Manchester derby.
Oct 3, 08:10
 Manchester United midfielder Casemiro pictured on September 8, 2022
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag explains Casemiro's absence from the starting XI since his arrival from Real Madrid over the summer.
Oct 3, 07:50
 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo scores against Sheriff Tiraspol on September 15, 2022
Roy Keane believes that Manchester United have shown Cristiano Ronaldo "disrespect" after the forward failed to feature in Sunday's Manchester derby.
Oct 2, 23:09
 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo in action with Sheriff Tiraspol's Cedric Badolo in the Europa League on September 15, 2022
Erik Ten Hag: 'I did not bring Ronaldo on out of respect'
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag states that he did not introduce Cristiano Ronaldo in the 6-3 defeat to rivals Manchester City out of "respect" for his career.
Oct 2, 22:57
 Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates after the match on October 2, 2022
Pep Guardiola: 'Erling Braut Haaland will be rested when the time is right'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that Erling Braut Haaland will be rested at some point this season despite his exceptional form in front of goal.
Oct 2, 17:53
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates their third goal on October 2, 2022
Pep Guardiola: 'Erling Braut Haaland numbers are scary, but we can do better'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that Erling Braut Haaland's goalscoring statistics are "scary", but insists his side still have lots of room for improvement.
Oct 2, 17:22
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in action with Manchester United's Christian Eriksen on October 2, 2022
Christian Eriksen: 'Lots of things need to change at Manchester United'
Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen admits that there are "lots of things we need to change" following his side's 6-3 derby defeat to Manchester City.
Oct 2, 17:00
 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on October 2, 2022
Erik ten Hag vows to change Man United "attitude" after "unacceptable" derby defeat
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag vows to change his team's attitude after watching them fall to an "unacceptable" 6-3 derby defeat at the hands of Manchester City.
Oct 2, 16:49
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in action with Manchester United's Christian Eriksen on October 2, 2022
Kevin De Bruyne moves above Steven Gerrard, David Silva into fifth on all-time Premier League assist list
Kevin De Bruyne surpasses the Premier League assist tallies of both Steven Gerrard and David Silva after setting up two goals in Manchester City's 6-3 win against Manchester United.
Oct 2, 16:39
 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their sixth goal with Erling Braut Haaland and completing his hat-trick on October 2, 2022
Manchester City 6-3 Manchester United - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Manchester City's 6-3 victory over Manchester United, including highlights, man of the match and match stats.
Oct 2, 16:15
 Erling Braut Haaland celebrates his hattrick for Manchester City on October 2, 2022
Erling Braut Haaland: 'I knew before the Manchester derby something special would happen'
Erling Braut Haaland reveals that he knew "something special" would happen for him and Manchester City following their 6-3 victory against rivals Manchester United.
Oct 2, 16:15
 Erling Braut Haaland celebrates his hattrick for Manchester City on October 2, 2022
Erling Braut Haaland, Phil Foden score hat-tricks as Man City hammer Man United
Erling Braut Haaland and Phil Foden both score hat-tricks as Manchester City hammer Manchester United 6-3 in the highest-scoring Manchester derby in history.
Oct 2, 14:51
 Erling Braut Haaland celebrates his hattrick for Manchester City on October 2, 2022
Hat-trick hero Erling Braut Haaland breaks fresh Premier League goalscoring record
Erling Braut Haaland breaks another Premier League goalscoring record, becoming the first player to score hat-tricks in three consecutive home games in the competition.
Oct 2, 14:42
 Manchester United's Raphael Varane during the match on October 2, 2022
Manchester United suffer Raphael Varane injury blow in derby
Manchester United and Man City both suffer injury blows in the first half of the derby, with Raphael Varane limping off for the visitors and Kyle Walker for the hosts.
Oct 2, 14:26

The Match

Team News

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is missing from Pep Guardiola's matchday squad due to injury for their Premier League showdown at home against rivals Manchester United.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Sunday's Manchester derby with Manchester City in the Premier League.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture against Manchester United.

Form, Standings, Stats

Manchester City

All competitions
Premier League
Last Game: Wolves 0-3 Man City
Saturday, September 17 at 12.30pm in Premier League

Manchester United

All competitions
Premier League
Last Game: Sheriff Tiraspol 0-2 Man Utd
Thursday, September 15 at 5.45pm in Europa League

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Manchester City win with a probability of 71.62%. A draw had a probability of 15.9% and a win for Manchester United had a probability of 12.52%.

The most likely scoreline for a Manchester City win was 2-1 with a probability of 9.12%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-0 (8.78%) and 3-1 (8.05%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 1-1 (6.89%), while for a Manchester United win it was 1-2 (3.58%). The actual scoreline of 6-3 was predicted with a 0.2% likelihood. Our team at Sports Mole and our data analysis both correctly predicted that Manchester City would win this match.

Result
Manchester CityDrawManchester United
71.62% (-0.053000000000011 -0.05)15.87% (0.023 0.02)12.52% (0.029 0.03)
Both teams to score 60.06% (-0.00099999999999767 -0)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
71.25% (-0.040000000000006 -0.04)28.75% (0.038 0.04)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
50.33% (-0.049999999999997 -0.05)49.67% (0.048999999999999 0.05)
Manchester City Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
92.92% (-0.022000000000006 -0.02)7.08% (0.02 0.02)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
74.17% (-0.052999999999997 -0.05)25.82% (0.051000000000002 0.05)
Manchester United Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
64.64% (0.013999999999996 0.01)35.36% (-0.015999999999998 -0.02)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
27.88% (0.015000000000001 0.02)72.12% (-0.016999999999996 -0.02)
Score Analysis
    Manchester City 71.62%
    Manchester United 12.52%
    Draw 15.87%
Manchester CityDrawManchester United
2-1 @ 9.12% (0.0059999999999985 0.01)
2-0 @ 8.78% (0.0020000000000007 0)
3-1 @ 8.05% (-0.0029999999999983 -0)
3-0 @ 7.75% (-0.0060000000000002 -0.01)
1-0 @ 6.63% (0.008 0.01)
4-1 @ 5.33% (-0.0070000000000006 -0.01)
4-0 @ 5.13% (-0.0099999999999998 -0.01)
3-2 @ 4.19%
5-1 @ 2.82% (-0.0070000000000001 -0.01)
4-2 @ 2.77% (-0.0030000000000001 -0)
5-0 @ 2.72% (-0.008 -0.01)
5-2 @ 1.47% (-0.0030000000000001 -0)
6-1 @ 1.25% (-0.0049999999999999 -0)
6-0 @ 1.2% (-0.004 -0)
4-3 @ 0.96% (-0.001 -0)
Other @ 3.46%
Total : 71.62%
1-1 @ 6.89% (0.011 0.01)
2-2 @ 4.74% (0.0049999999999999 0)
0-0 @ 2.5% (0.0060000000000002 0.01)
3-3 @ 1.45% (0.0010000000000001 0)
Other @ 0.28%
Total : 15.87%
1-2 @ 3.58% (0.008 0.01)
0-1 @ 2.6% (0.0069999999999997 0.01)
2-3 @ 1.64% (0.002 0)
0-2 @ 1.35% (0.004 0)
1-3 @ 1.24% (0.0030000000000001 0)
Other @ 2.1%
Total : 12.52%

How you voted: Man City vs Man Utd

Manchester City
47.5%
Draw
12.6%
Manchester United
39.9%
756
Head to Head
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Man City
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Man Utd
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Man City

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Oct 1, 11:54
 Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for Manchester City on September 17, 2022
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Oct 1, 11:40
 Harry Maguire in action for Manchester United on September 8, 2022
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Sep 30, 12:32
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Manchester United on September 8, 2022
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Sep 30, 10:45
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Portugal on September 27, 2022
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Sep 30, 09:09
 Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on September 17, 2022
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 Erling Braut Haaland celebrates his hat-trick for Manchester City on August 27, 2022
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Sep 30, 06:35
 Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on August 13, 2022
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Sep 30, 06:15
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Portugal on September 27, 2022
Manchester United attacker Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly in line to start against Manchester City in Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad.
Sep 29, 16:53
 Manchester City's John Stones pictured during training on September 5, 2022
Manchester City's John Stones absent from training ahead of Manchester United clash
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Sep 29, 15:16
 Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring for Manchester United on August 22, 2022
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Sep 28, 11:38
 Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips pictured during the warm up on August 7, 2022
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Sep 28, 09:30
 Harry Maguire in action for England on September 26, 2022
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Sep 28, 09:07
 Marcus Rashford in action for Manchester United on August 7, 2022
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