Romelu Lukaku in action against City.

The stats you need for the Manchester derby

Wednesday 24 April 2019 05:00

Manchester derbies are always special occasions and tonight's match should be no different, with both teams needing three points for different reasons.

United need a victory in our quest to secure a top-four finish, while City will go above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table with a win. 

We've gathered some of the key facts and figures for you ahead of the Old Trafford clash... 

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Wednesday's game will represent the 178th competitive Manchester derby. We've won 73, drawn 52 and lost 52 to date.

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It will also be the 44th league meeting between the clubs in the Premier League era. The Reds have won 21, drawn eight and lost 14.

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The Reds are unbeaten in our last 14 Premier League games at Old Trafford, winning nine and drawing five.

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This will be only the seventh Premier League meeting between the sides outside of a Saturday or Sunday. The Reds won the first in November 1994 but are winless in the subsequent five.

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Wednesday’s match will be our 50th game of the season in all competitions.

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The Reds will be looking for a first home win against City since our 4-2 victory on 12 April 2015.

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Six members of the current United squad have previously scored against City – Mata, Martial, Pogba, Rashford, Smalling and Young.

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Chris Smalling is our top scorer against City in the current squad with three goals, including the winner in last season’s 3-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium.

Stats correct as of kick-off on 24 April 2019. For innovative live stats during the game, download our Official App from Apple's App Store or Google Play.

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