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Man Utd vs Man City: Kings of Manchester hotly debated ahead of Old Trafford derby showdown

11 September 2026, 14:37 | Updated: 11 September 2026, 16:27

Manchester City have been "the Kings of Manchester".

That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Is Anderson right? Does City's huge recent success mean they rule the roost? Or are Manchester United still No 1?

What did Anderson say?

Anderson was asked about the Manchester derby during an interview with Manchester City's official club website this summer.

"It's one of the biggest derbies in the world and for as long as I've known Manchester, City have been the kings of Manchester," Anderson said.

"It'll be a great fixture and I can't wait to be involved in something like that."

Maresca 'excited' by 'special' Manchester derby

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says Anderson's verdict rings true in recent years.

"Probably the reason why Elliot said that was that he grew up in the last 15 years, Manchester City were unbelievable with what they achieved. It's normal Elliot said that," said Maresca.

"If you go back, then it's a different picture but when he grew up Manchester City were dominant."