What is Manchester derby called?

What is Manchester derby called?

The Manchester derby refers to football matches between Manchester City and Manchester United, first contested in 1881. United play at Old Trafford while City play at the City of Manchester Stadium, the two grounds separated by approximately 4 miles (6.4 km).

Who are Manchester rivals?

Most City fans are agreed that Manchester United is their main rivalry, a bitter rivalry which has reignited in last few years due to the resurgence of Manchester City as one of the top teams in England following their brief absence from the top flight at the end of the 20th century and City's re-emergence as a major ...

What date is the Manchester derby?

Manchester United vs Manchester City - English Premier League 06 November 2021 | Manchester United | Manchester United.

When was the first Manchester derby?

12 novembre 1881 Derby di Manchester/Primo svolgimento dell'evento

What is Chelsea's derby?

Chelsea F.C.–Tottenham Hotspur F.C. rivalry – is a rivalry dating back to their first meeting in 1909, between West London Chelsea and North London Tottenham Hotspur. They've played each other just over 160 times.

Is Arsenal vs Manchester United a derby?

Remember, these are derby matches—games between two local teams. That means epic matchups such as Arsenal vs. Manchester United or Chelsea vs. Manchester United won't be included in this list.

Who is Man City vice captain?

But De Bruyne, who was vice-captain for the 2020-21 season, has now dropped to fourth choice, according to The Telegraph. Ilkay Gundogan has been promoted to the vice-captaincy role, with Ruben Dias now third choice.

Who is Chelsea FC biggest rival?

Arsenal Rivalries. Chelsea have long-standing rivalries with North London clubs Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. A strong rivalry with Leeds United dates back to several heated and controversial matches in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly the 1970 FA Cup Final.

Is Man City still in FA Cup 2021?

In addition to the domestic league, Manchester City is participating in this season's editions of the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League....2021–22 Manchester City F.C. season.

2021–22 season
Manager	Pep Guardiola
Stadium	Etihad Stadium
Premier League	1st
FA Cup	Third round

What channel is the Manchester derby on?

The match will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League, while Sky Sports customers can watch in-game clips via the Sky Sports website and app.

What is the Manchester derby and where is it played?

• The Manchester derby refers to football matches between Manchester City and Manchester United, first contested in 1881. Manchester City play at the City of Manchester Stadium in the Sportcity area of Manchester, while Manchester United play at Old Trafford in nearby Stretford.

How long is the train journey from Derby to Manchester?

• The average journey time by train between Derby and Manchester is 2 hours and 48 minutes, with around 148 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date. What's the fastest journey time between Derby and Manchester by train?

Who has the best record in Manchester United's all-time Derby record?

• Goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, who played for both United and City, can claim an unbeaten record in derby games – United were unbeaten during his 10 matches keeping goal for them against City, while in his single season at Maine Road, City beat United at home and picked up a point at Old Trafford.

What happened to George Best in the 1970s Manchester United Derby?

• Manchester derbies in the 1970s saw two controversial incidents. In the December 1970 derby, a tackle by United's George Best broke the leg of City's Glyn Pardoe; the severity of the injury almost resulted in the City defender losing his leg.