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Premier League | Gameweek 16
Dec 15, 2024 at 4.30pm UK
Etihad Stadium
Manchester United logo

Man City
1 - 2
Man Utd

Gvardiol (36')
Walker (40')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Fernandes (88' pen.), Diallo (90')
Hojlund (40')
Reaction
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on August 10, 2024
Ruben Amorim explains Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho snubs for Manchester derby
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim explains why he has dropped Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho for the Manchester derby with Manchester City.
Dec 15, 16:38
Manchester United's Mason Mount goes down with an injury on December 15, 2024
Mason Mount's injury record as Man United midfielder limps off in Manchester derby
Manchester United's Mason Mount comes off with a first-half injury in the Manchester derby, his latest in a long line of fitness problems since joining the club.
Dec 15, 16:47
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford on December 7, 2024
Marcus Rashford reaction: Red Devils star acknowledges Red Devils win after Manchester derby snub
Marcus Rashford takes to social media shortly after Manchester United's incredible late show against Manchester City in the Manchester derby.
Dec 15, 19:06
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on December 7, 2024
Man City 1-2 Man United: Ruben Amorim matches Sir Alex Ferguson record with sensational derby win
Ruben Amorim becomes just the second Manchester United head coach to win their first Premier League Manchester derby after Sir Alex Ferguson.
Dec 15, 19:31
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 15, 2024
Man City 1-2 Man United: Pep Guardiola makes worrying admission as champions set unwanted Premier League record
Pep Guardiola says that he is "not good enough" to solve Man City's mounting problems after watching his side concede two late goals and lose 2-1 to rivals Man United, setting an unwanted record in the process.
Dec 15, 22:46
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United during his side's match against Manchester City, on December 15, 2024
Manchester City vs. Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes surpasses Wayne Rooney's record with goal for Ruben Amorim
Bruno Fernandes is now Manchester United's leading goalscorer from the penalty spot in Premier League history, surpassing Wayne Rooney's record.
Dec 15, 23:10
Manchester United's Noussair Mazraoui and Bruno Fernandes pictured on November 7, 2024
Man United suffer new injury blow after Mason Mount as 27-year-old 'limps' out of Manchester derby
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui reportedly limps out of the dressing room following the Red Devils' 2-1 win over derby rivals Manchester City.
Dec 16, 08:19
 Manchester City are in 'relegation form', says Esteemed Kompany's Steven McInerney on December 16, 2024
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Dec 16, 17:28

The Match

Match Report

Man City's Premier League title hopes suffer a devastating blow as Man United strike twice in the closing minutes to secure a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory at the Etihad Stadium.

Team News

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and 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 City could line up for Sunday's Premier League derby with Manchester United.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

Form, Standings, Stats

Last Game: Juventus 2-0 Man City
Wednesday, December 11 at 8pm in Champions League
Last Game: Plzen 1-2 Man Utd
Thursday, December 12 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 65.79%. A draw had a probability of 18.1% and a win for Manchester United had a probability of 16.08%.

The most likely scoreline for a Manchester City win was 2-1 with a probability of 9.54%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-0 (8.54%) and 3-1 (7.65%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 1-1 (7.94%), while for a Manchester United win it was 1-2 (4.43%). The actual scoreline of 1-2 was predicted with a 4.4% likelihood.

Result
Manchester CityDrawManchester United
65.79% (-1.369 -1.37) 18.12% (0.597 0.6) 16.08% (0.763 0.76)
Both teams to score 61.19% (-0.44900000000001 -0.45)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
68.3% (-1.378 -1.38)31.7% (1.371 1.37)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
46.79% (-1.633 -1.63)53.21% (1.624 1.62)
Manchester City Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
90.96% (-0.673 -0.67)9.04% (0.664 0.66)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
69.24% (-1.627 -1.63)30.76% (1.618 1.62)
Manchester United Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
67.27% (-0.0030000000000001 -0)32.73% (-0.0069999999999979 -0.01)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
30.72% (0.0019999999999989 0)69.28% (-0.010000000000005 -0.01)
Score Analysis
    Manchester City 65.79%
    Manchester United 16.08%
    Draw 18.12%
Manchester CityDrawManchester United
2-1 @ 9.54% (0.13 0.13)
2-0 @ 8.54% (0.115 0.12)
3-1 @ 7.65% (-0.135 -0.14)
1-0 @ 7.11% (0.311 0.31)
3-0 @ 6.85% (-0.122 -0.12)
4-1 @ 4.6% (-0.229 -0.23)
3-2 @ 4.27% (-0.074 -0.07)
4-0 @ 4.12% (-0.206 -0.21)
4-2 @ 2.57% (-0.128 -0.13)
5-1 @ 2.21% (-0.184 -0.18)
5-0 @ 1.98% (-0.164 -0.16)
5-2 @ 1.23% (-0.103 -0.1)
4-3 @ 0.96% (-0.047 -0.05)
Other @ 4.17%
Total : 65.79%
1-1 @ 7.94% (0.349 0.35)
2-2 @ 5.33% (0.073 0.07)
0-0 @ 2.96% (0.217 0.22)
3-3 @ 1.59% (-0.027 -0.03)
Other @ 0.3%
Total : 18.12%
1-2 @ 4.43% (0.195 0.2)
0-1 @ 3.3% (0.242 0.24)
2-3 @ 1.99% (0.028 0.03)
0-2 @ 1.85% (0.136 0.14)
1-3 @ 1.65% (0.073 0.07)
Other @ 2.87%
Total : 16.08%

How you voted: Man City vs Man Utd

Manchester City
46.7%
Draw
20.3%
Manchester United
33.0%
345
Head to Head
Aug 10, 2024 3pm
Final
Man City
1-1
Man Utd
(Aggregate 1-1 | Man City win 7-6 on penalties)
Silva (89')
Nunes (68'), Silva (85')
Garnacho (82')
Garnacho (85')
May 25, 2024 3pm
Final
Man City
1-2
Man Utd
Doku (87')
Garnacho (30'), Mainoo (39')
Mainoo (45'), Alvarez (90+7'), McTominay (90+5')
Mar 3, 2024 3.30pm
Gameweek 27
Man City
3-1
Man Utd
Foden (56', 80'), Haaland (90+1')
Rashford (8')
ten Hag (57'), Varane (68')
Oct 29, 2023 3.30pm
Gameweek 10
Man Utd
0-3
Man City

Onana (26'), Amrabat (42'), Fernandes (90+3'), Antony (90+2')
Haaland (26' pen., 49'), Foden (80')
Foden (42')
Jun 3, 2023 3pm
Final
Man City
2-1
Man Utd
Gundogan (1', 51')
Ortega (81'), Rodri (90')
Fernandes (33' pen.)
Wan-Bissaka (45+4'), Fred (79')
Build-up
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Dec 13, 11:30
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Dec 13, 16:25
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Dec 13, 16:16
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Dec 7, 17:44
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Dec 12, 08:19
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Dec 13, 09:40
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Dec 13, 13:05
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Dec 13, 14:05
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Dec 13, 14:34
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on December 1, 2024
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Dec 13, 18:06
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim in November 2024.
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Dec 13, 19:10
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Dec 14, 07:29
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Dec 14, 07:47
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Bournemouth167452421325
7Aston Villa167452425-125
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham165472129-819
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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