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Manchester United vs Manchester City player ratings from this English Premier League clash show Manchester City edging out their local rivals 0-1 on 13 September 2026. Erling Haaland was the standout performer, rated 7.73, as these Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City player ratings underline City’s control on the day.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- Erling Haaland was the best performer of the match, rated 7.73.
- Manchester City’s average rating of 6.74 edged out Manchester United’s 6.57.
- City had three players rated 7.0 or higher, one more than United’s two.
- Neither side produced a player rated 8.0 or higher.
- Phil Foden was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, at 5.69.
- Haaland also matched the best tally in the match with 3 aerial duels won.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Player Ratings
| Manchester United | Rating | Manchester City | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainoo | 7.2 | Haaland | 7.7 |
| Fernandes | 7.2 | Dias | 7.3 |
| Dorgu | 6.9 | Nunes | 7.2 |
| Martínez | 6.8 | Ndiaye | 6.9 |
| Tielemans | 6.6 | Gvardiol | 6.9 |
| Lammens | 6.6 | Guehi | 6.8 |
| Maguire | 6.5 | Donnarumma | 6.8 |
| Šeško | 6.4 | Anderson | 6.7 |
| Rashford | 6.4 | Cherki | 6.6 |
| Zirkzee | 6.3 | Fernández | 6.5 |
| Cunha | 6.3 | O’Reilly | 6.3 |
| Dalot | 6.2 | Semenyo | 6.2 |
| Mbeumo | 6.1 | Foden | 5.7 |
| Santos | – | Khusanov | – |
| Heaven | – | Elias | – |
| Darlow | – | Bouaddi | – |
| Yoro | – | Rulli | – |
| Mount | – | Kovačić | – |
| Mazraoui | – | Lewis | – |
| Lacey | – | Reis | – |
Top 5 Players
Erling Haaland, Manchester City’s forward, was rated 7.73, the best mark of the match. He scored the game’s only goal, matched the best tally in the match with 3 aerial duels won, and added 2 successful dribbles, the third-most of anyone on the pitch.
Rúben Dias followed on 7.31, his 4 clearances the third-most in the match, while he also completed 44 accurate passes.
Kobbie Mainoo was Manchester United’s top performer at 7.2, leading the match with 3 key passes, 4 successful dribbles and 68 accurate passes.
Matheus Nunes rated 7.19, his 5 clearances second only to one other player in the match, alongside 5 duels won.
Bruno Fernandes closed out the top five on 7.17, matching the best return in the match with 2 accurate crosses and adding 52 accurate passes, the third-most of any player.
Man of the Match: Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland’s 7.73 rating made him the standout performer of the match, finishing 0.42 ahead of teammate Rúben Dias in second. Beyond his goal and aerial work, Haaland also won 7 duels across the ninety minutes, underlining his all-round influence up front.
Top Attacking Performers
The table below compares the leading attacking performers based on chance creation, dribbling, crossing and shooting metrics.
| Player | Big Chances Created | Successful Dribbles | Successful Crosses | Shots on Target | Key Passes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainoo (Manchester United) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Fernández (Manchester City) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Mbeumo (Manchester United) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Fernandes (Manchester United) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Haaland (Manchester City) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Top Defensive Performers
The table below compares the leading defensive performers based on tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions.
| Player | Tackles | Clearances | Blocked Shots | Interceptions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorgu (Manchester United) | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Nunes (Manchester City) | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Gvardiol (Manchester City) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Anderson (Manchester City) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Fernández (Manchester City) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ndiaye (Manchester City) | 19 | 47% | 9 |
| Gvardiol (Manchester City) | 11 | 82% | 9 |
| Fernández (Manchester City) | 17 | 47% | 8 |
| Dorgu (Manchester United) | 12 | 58% | 7 |
| Anderson (Manchester City) | 11 | 64% | 7 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbeumo (Manchester United) | 1 | 33% | 3 |
| Rashford (Manchester United) | 0 | 0% | 3 |
| Cunha (Manchester United) | 0 | 0% | 3 |
| Fernández (Manchester City) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
| Haaland (Manchester City) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Who completed the most dribbles?
| Player | Dribbles Attempted | Dribble Success % | Successful Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainoo (Manchester United) | 4 | 100% | 4 |
| Ndiaye (Manchester City) | 6 | 50% | 3 |
| Haaland (Manchester City) | 4 | 50% | 2 |
| Cunha (Manchester United) | 3 | 67% | 2 |
| Gvardiol (Manchester City) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
tips.gg’s player ratings run on a 1-10 scale, where a mark of around 6.0 represents an average showing. Ratings are calculated from individual match statistics such as passing, duels, chances created and defensive actions, and the highest-rated player in the match, Erling Haaland in this case, is flagged as the best performer.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in Manchester United vs Manchester City?
Erling Haaland was the best performer, rated 7.73, ahead of Rúben Dias on 7.31.
Who was named Manchester United vs Manchester City man of the match?
Erling Haaland was the man of the match, finishing 0.42 clear of second-placed Rúben Dias.
What were Manchester United’s player ratings?
Manchester United averaged 6.57 across 13 rated players, with Kobbie Mainoo their top performer on 7.2 and no player rated below 6.0.
What were Manchester City’s player ratings?
Manchester City averaged 6.74, with three players rated 7.0 or higher and Erling Haaland their best performer on 7.73.
Who was rated lowest in the match, and what was the final score?
Phil Foden was the lowest-rated player at 5.69, in a match Manchester City won 1-0 away at Manchester United.