Top 11 players with most goals in Manchester Derby history
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This match has always been a great rivalry, bringing some of the biggest names in the game.
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The heavyweight clashes in the world are always anticipated by fans. Football connects fans to their hearts in a special way. However, if hearts are divided across a city, there’s always a battle for supremacy. Manchester derby is one of those for fans – very exciting and extremely competitive.
The Manchester Derby has seen one of the greatest players in football history. During the Sir Alex Ferguson era, the Red side of Manchester always had the upper hand. However, the Cityzens have now regained their dominance in thy city. Currently, the city is truly blue because of Pep Guardiola and his team’s rampant domination in the recent past.
Today, we take a look at the top 11 top scorers in the history of the Manchester Derby.
7. Colin Bell (Manchester City) – 8 Goals
Manchester City has always been lucky to have some of the most-talented midfielders in the world. Colin Bell was one of them during the 60s and 70s. During his time with the club, Bell dented United’s hopes by scoring eight times on derby days. He is the fourth-highest goal scorer in Manchester City’s history.
6. Sir Bobby Charlton (Manchester United) – 9 Goals
In European football, Manchester United has a very rich history, and Sir Bobby Charlton is one of the reasons for that. The United legend was a driving force in front of goal and was equally ruthless in the derby, scoring nine times. The World Cup and Ballon d’Or winner had outstanding game awareness and the qualities to assist teammates from anywhere. Sir Bobby Charlton is also the second-highest scorer in United history, just behind Wayne Rooney.
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5. Sergio Agüero (Manchester City) – 9 Goals
The Argentine striker had a sudden sad end to his career last season. However, his contribution to City’s rise to domination is invaluable and will be remembered forever. Aguero scored nine goals in the Manchester Derby, making him a nightmare for the United defence.
Aguero’s last-minute Premier League-winning goal in 2011-12 still haunts United fans, despite not coming in the Manchester Derby. He is the all-time highest goal-scorer in Man City’s history.
4. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 9 goals
Haaland has haunted Manchester United since he arrived in the Premier League, scoring nine goals in eight league games against them. His most recent performance saw him join Sergio Aguero and Bobby Charlton as one of the highest scorers in the derby. Furthermore, being the only active player on the list, he has the potential to overcome other players ahead of him.
He has scored 9 total goals in the Manchester Derby across all competitions.
3. Francis Lee (Manchester City) – 10 Goals
Manchester City’s Francis Lee is one of the most prolific strikers in the club’s history. In the Manchester derby, the Englishman always turned on his beast mode. Lee possessed all the qualities of a proper striker. The English man possessed brilliant speed and was sturdy as well. He scored 10 times in the derby.
2. Joe Hayes (Manchester City) – 10 Goals
Joe Hayes was one of the most consistent performers for the Cityzens during the 1950s and early 1960s. Following that, the Englishman suffered a career-threatening knee injury that prevented him from reaching his full potential. In 331 games with the Man City team, Hayes scored 142 goals. The English Striker also scored 10 goals in the Manchester Derby during his time with the Cityzens.
1. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) – 11 Goals
The Legendary English striker is United’s all-time top goal scorer and also the highest scorer in the Manchester Derby. Rooney was an excellent finisher with amazing movement both on and off the ball. In the rivalry of Manchester, the Englishman has scored 11 goals and was an indispensable member during United’s domination era.
How many goals does Haaland need to become the all-time scorer in the Manchester Derby?
He will need three more goals to set the record.
Who is the active player in this list?
Haaland is the only active player, who currently plays for City.
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