Manchester, England — The highly anticipated Manchester derby dey come up dis weekend as Manchester United go face Manchester City for Old Trafford on Sunday. Dis match no be just ordinary game; e dey showcase one of di fiercest rivalries for English football, where both clubs don dey dominate di Premier League for decades.
As dem prepare for di clash, fans dey crase ask who go enter di all-time combined XI wey fit represent dis two giants. Who go represent Manchester United, and who go carry Manchester City colors? With legends like Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs for United side and modern stars like Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland for City side, di combination go fit turn out fire.
Sports Illustrated don drop dem own all-time combined XI. Di goalkeeper wey dem pick na Peter Schmeichel, wey many don argue say na di greatest Premier League goalkeeper ever. Schmeichel collect five Premier Leagues, three FA Cups, and one Champions League during him time for Manchester.
For di right back position, Gary Neville wey win eight Premier Leagues, three FA Cups, and two Champions Leagues, fit secure di spot. Some fans go feel say Kyle Walker fit enter but Neville still get advantage for dis lineup.
Di center backs wey dem call na Rio Ferdinand and Vincent Kompany. Ferdinand dey recognized as one of di best defenders for United while Kompany don make name for City. Dem go form a strong partnership.
Den for di left back, Denis Irwin dey hold di position, being joint most successful Irish player in history, wey don win seven Premier Leagues with Manchester United. Fans of all-time greats no dey always remember him well but e deserve di recognition.
For di midfield, Kevin De Bruyne dey represent City and e dey joint second with Ryan Giggs for all-time assists. Alongside am, Roy Keane go act as di midfield destroyer, alongside Paul Scholes, who dey known for him creative play. Dis trio fit control di game.
As for attack, Ryan Giggs go hold di left wing, di all-time assists leader for di Premier League. Wayne Rooney, wey be tough choice to make, dey spearhead di attack despite Aguero’s incredible record. Lastly, Cristiano Ronaldo, who shine for United during him Ballon d’Or-winning season, go complete di XI.
It’s evident say di combined squad dey generate plenty discussions as United and City fans go dey curious to know how many players from United fit enter dis powerful lineup. Di current form for di two teams no dey too encouraging as City dey sit for fifth position while United dey drag for di 13th spot. Both clubs dey look to turn tinz around.
Max Mallow, di editor at Sports Illustrated Soccer, encourage fans to participate by picking dem own Manchester XI and sharing am on social media. Dis upcoming derby dey set to be electrifying, and fans dey eager to see who go shine for di pitch on Sunday.
