The Manchester derby. Manchester United vs. Manchester City. One of the fiercest rivalries in England between two giants that combined have dominated the Premier League for most of its history.
On the red side, the likes of Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes. On the blue side, modern superstars like Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, Sergio Aguero, Fernandinho and David Silva. The list goes on for both clubs. Combined, you could make arguably the greatest lineup in Premier League history.
But when you dive deep into the history between the two clubs, who starts in a combined XI? Does Manchester United's long-standing history easily dominate the squad? Or does Pep Guardiola's behemoth of present day beat out some of the league's most iconic players?
Here's Sports Illustrated's all-time combined XI for Manchester United and Manchester City.
