City make the short journey to Old Trafford on Sunday for the 199th competitive Manchester derby.
Enzo Maresca’s side have won their opening three Premier League games, while Manchester United have taken four points from their first three under Michael Carrick.
Here are seven numbers ahead of the latest meeting.
199
Sunday will be the 199th competitive Manchester derby.
City head across town looking to protect their perfect Premier League start under Maresca.
58
There have been 58 Premier League meetings between the clubs.
United have won 27 and City 21, with 10 draws. Despite that, City have scored more goals across those games — 84 to United’s 81.
9
City have won nine Premier League games at Old Trafford.
That is more away league wins at United than any other visiting team has managed in the Premier League era.
The most recent derby there went the other way, with Carrick beginning his interim spell last season with a 2-0 victory.
8
Erling Haaland has scored eight goals in seven Premier League appearances against United.
Only Mohamed Salah and Alan Shearer have scored more against them in the competition, although just two of Haaland’s eight have come at Old Trafford.
2
United have already scored two Opta-defined ‘fastbreak’ goals this season, with no Premier League side managing more.
It is one reason City will have to be wary when possession turns over on Sunday.
3
United have conceded three of their six Premier League goals inside the opening 15 minutes this season.
Haaland, meanwhile, has five goals in his opening three matches.
4
City have won four successive competitive matches since their Community Shield defeat to Arsenal.
Premier League victories over Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Coventry have been followed by Tuesday night’s 2-0 Champions League win at Porto.
Next up… Old Trafford.
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