An odd statistic shows that Manchester United and Manchester City are dead even in terms of goals scored in the league since they first played in 1894.
According to The Daily Star, there have been 164 league meetings between the two clubs. In those meetings 454 goals have been scored, 227 from each side, leaving them tied.
However, the figures in the middle differ from those provided by Wikipedia, which claims there have been 166 league games, with United having a +6 goal difference in all of them.
According to the same source, United are ahead in terms of wins, with 77 to City’s 57 in all competitions, with 53 draws.
He has scored nine more goals than City in a total of 187 games, with 266 vs. 257.
Another interesting stat about the game involves United legend Peter Schmeichel, who played for both clubs.
Schmeichel was never on the losing side in a Manchester derby. United were unbeaten by City during their eight years at Old Trafford (1991-99), while in their season at Maine Road (2002-03) the Citizens beat United 3-1 at home and drew 1-1 away. .
Other players who have played for both clubs include Carlos Tevez, Andy Cole, Owen Hargreaves and Andrei Kanchelskis.
Jadon Sancho, of course, was in the city’s academy, but he never played a top-level game for the club.
Three men played for one club and then went on to manage the other.
Sir Matt Busby was the most famous, but United players Steve Coppell and Mark Hughes ended up on the City bench during their managerial careers.
The all-time top scorer in the derby is Wayne Rooney, with 11.
Last season was unforgettable for United in the derby, having lost 4-1 at the Etihad and 2-0 at Old Trafford.
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