Manchester City vs Manchester United Match Simulator

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Manchester City

Premier League

Pitch settings

Pitch theme

Formation

Appearance

Bench

16

Phil Foden

AM
€70M

Rúben Dias

CB
€55M

Abdukodir Khusanov

CB
€50M

Rayan Aït-Nouri

LB
€40M

Vitor Reis

CB
€30M

Rico Lewis

RB
€28M

Allan

RW
€20M

Jack Grealish

LW
€20M

Claudio Echeverri

AM
€15M

Jeremy Monga

LW
€15M

Juma Bah

CB
€10M

Mateo Kovacic

CM
€10M

Gerónimo Rulli

GK
€6.0M

Josh Wilson-Esbrand

LB
€2.5M

Marcus Bettinelli

GK
€300K

Ryan McAidoo

RW
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The Manchester derby

Manchester City vs Manchester United Match Simulator

The blue and red halves of one city. Simulate Manchester City against Manchester United with 2026-2027 squads: pick both starting elevens, choose the formations and watch ninety minutes play out minute by minute — goals, cards, injuries, substitutions, and extra time with penalties when it is needed.

Manchester City carry the more valuable squad: €1.38bn against €723m for Manchester United — a gap of 92%.

Manchester United field the younger side: average ages of 25.4 and 24.9.

The most valuable player on the pitch is Erling Haaland (Manchester City, €220m).

The duel that decides it: Manchester City's attack against Manchester United's defence — Erling Haaland versus Leny Yoro.

Manchester City host at Etihad Stadium, a 61,000-seat ground.

How the simulator works

Squad comparison

2026-2027 squad data.

Manchester CityManchester United
Squad value€1.38bn€723m
Squad size27 players30 players
Average age25.424.9
StadiumEtihad StadiumOld Trafford
Capacity61,000 seats74,879 seats

Line by line

Combined market value of each line, and its most valuable player.

Goalkeepers

€51m

Manchester City · 3 players

Gianluigi Donnarumma

€35m

Manchester United · 4 players

Senne Lammens

Defence

€476m

Manchester City · 11 players

Josko Gvardiol

€226m

Manchester United · 9 players

Leny Yoro

Midfield

€375m

Manchester City · 6 players

Elliot Anderson

€293m

Manchester United · 9 players

Kobbie Mainoo

Attack

€430m

Manchester City · 7 players

Erling Haaland

€370m

Manchester United · 8 players

Bryan Mbeumo

Players who can decide it

The five most valuable players in each squad.

Manchester City

27 players · €1.38bn

  • Erling HaalandST€220m
  • Elliot AndersonCM€110m
  • Rayan CherkiAM€90m
  • Ayyoub BouaddiCM€80m
  • Antoine SemenyoRW€80m
Build the Manchester City lineup

Manchester United

30 players · €723m

  • Bryan MbeumoRW€75m
  • Benjamin SeskoST€75m
  • Matheus CunhaST€75m
  • Kobbie MainooCM€70m
  • Carlos BalebaDM€55m
Build the Manchester United lineup

Frequently asked

How do I simulate Manchester City vs Manchester United?
This page opens the simulator with the Manchester City and Manchester United squads already loaded. Adjust either starting eleven and formation, then press "Simulate Match". The ninety minutes play out minute by minute, with goals, cards, injuries and substitutions as they happen.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
It is completely free and needs no account. Simulate as many matches as you like.
Are the squads current?
Both squads load from 2026-2027 season data. You can edit the lineups, sign players from other clubs or swap in substitutes.
Can I share the result?
Yes. Export the lineup you built as a high-resolution PNG and share it anywhere.

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