Manchester Derby Team Selector: United vs City Showdown

As the Premier League's most anticipated derby approaches, football fans are debating which players from Manchester United and Manchester City would make an ultimate combined XI. With City currently 5th and United struggling at 13th, this matchup presents fascinating selection dilemmas.

Key Selection Considerations:

• Goalkeeping Debate: Ederson's distribution vs Onana's shot-stopping
• Defensive Choices: Ake's consistency vs Martinez's aggression
• Midfield Maestros: Rodri's control vs Fernandes' creativity
• Attacking Threats: Haaland's power vs Rashford's pace

Formation Options Guide:

"The Manchester derby always produces special moments. Selecting a combined XI shows how these historic rivals compare player-for-player." - Football Pundit Analysis

Player Spotlight:

1. Erling Haaland: 11 goals in last 8 derby appearances
2. Bruno Fernandes: Created 15 chances in previous derbies
3. Rodri: 92% pass accuracy this season

Try our interactive team selector to build your perfect combined XI and share it with fellow football fans.

Recent Head-to-Head Stats:

• Last 5 meetings: City 3 wins, United 1 win, 1 draw
• Average goals per game: 3.2
• Most appearances in Derby: David Silva (27)

How many United players would make your combined XI? The debate continues until kickoff!