Brutal comparison before the derby. Manchester United have spent far more money than city rivals since 2013, yet clearly lag behind the Citizens

Sunday in the sign of football derby? Great stuff. Fans will today see the battle for Manchester. Sky Sport has an interesting comparison ahead of the game, and it looks very unflattering for Manchester United.

The eyes of the English will be on the Battle of Manchester an hour and a half earlier. The home side Citizens are looking to confirm their role as favourites and keep within striking distance of first-placed Liverpool.

But Manchester United will not want to leave the Etihad Stadium without a point. Moreover, leaving aside the recent defeat to Fulham, we have to admit that the Red Devils are not in bad form at all.

From the last ten competitive matches, Erik ten Hag‘s charges have enjoyed seven wins, losing only twice. Manchester City, however, are in a much better position. They last lost on December 6, since then they have collected 16 wins and drawn twice.

Overall, though, Pep Guardiola’s team has been much better in all respects in recent years. When Sir Alex Ferguson’s heavy hand still ruled at Old Trafford, it was Manchester United who ruled England. Since his demise, however, the opposite has been true, as an interesting comparison confirms.

Manchester United taking a beating from a rival

When Sir Alex Ferguson arrived as coach at Old Trafford, he had a big dream. To make the Red Devils the most successful and biggest club in England. And he has succeeded. But his longevity took its toll. Success depended on him. Since his departure, Manchester United has not pulled itself together.

Since the summer of 2013, the Premier League is still dominated by Manchester, but from the blue side. The Citizens have won the league title six times in that time, while the Red Devils have waited 11 years in vain for it. The big difference between the two clubs is also in the total number of trophies.

Manchester United have only won four major trophies since the end of Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign, Manchester City have collected 17, becoming the second English club in history (after Manchester United) to walk to the historic treble.

Moreover, the Red Devils have never once been the best team in Manchester. In the league derbies they are also worse off, losing 11 games, winning 7. The difference is also in the number of league battles, which both teams have dominated by five or more goals (34 to 1).

Interestingly, Manchester United spent a lot more money. The Citizens have bought £795 million worth of reinforcements since 2013, the Red Devils over £1.2 billion. So it’s clear to see who works better with the concept too.

Source: Sky Sports