Top five players with most Manchester derby goals in Premier League history

It is one of the best derbies in the English top-flight league – the Manchester derby.

Manchester Derby is one of the best derbies in the Premier League and in European football. It has continued to entertain us with many top matches. Players from both sides have never failed to keep us on the edge until the 90th minute of the game.

However, over the years, we have also witnessed how one team has had total dominance over the other in the derby, with their players also demonstrating impressive individual performances to guide their teams to win. Manchester United have been in a state of despair as they struggle to match City’s level, and the last game was another testament to how United are still struggling to go toe-to-toe with their rivals.

With Erling Haaland scoring a brace, he has now scored the most goals in the Manchester derby in Premier League history. Now, looking at his stats, we also take a look at the top five players with the most goals in dery in the Premier League.

Players with the most goals in the Manchester derby in Premier League history

5. Eric Cantona (7 Manchester derby goals)

Eric Cantona embodied leadership at Manchester United and always took on the onus of scoring goals. He was one of the best strikers during his days at the club and led them to multiple trophies during his stint. He was United’s symbol of loyalty and leadership, demonstrating his qualities on the pitch by scoring so many crucial goals.

In Manchester derbies, Cantona was always the standout performer and delivered impactful performances, leading United’s attack and scoring seven goals across Manchester derbies in the Premier League.

4. Phil Foden (7 Manchester derby goals)

Phil Foden’s goal against United in their 3-0 win against Manchester City saw him equal Cantona’s record of most goals in the derby in the league. Foden may not be a consistent goalscorer, but he always rose to the occasion when it counted the most. Moreover, whenever he has faced the Red Devils, he has managed to find the back of the net.

He is now among the top players to score the most goals in the derby in the league. He will be eager to extend his current stat whenever he comes across United once again.

3. Wayne Rooney (8 Manchester derby goals)

Being United’s all-time top scorer and inscribing his name in the history books of the club is what makes Wayne Rooney one of the greatest United players of all time. It’s no surprise that he is on this list as he was always their primary goalscorer since he joined the club and changed the trajectory of the team.

He was not just a goalscorer, but also possessed the ability to set up the game’s tone and was involved in the build-up. He was an all-rounder player who could make things happen. When United faced City, Rooney was almost always on the scoresheet, scoring eight goals across the derby matches.

2. Sergio Agüero (8 Manchester derby goals)

Sergio Aguero will always be remembered for his prolific goal-scoring at the club. He once led them to the PL title with his winning goal against QPR. He left the club as a legend and remains one of the most iconic players in their history.

When he left the club, City struggled to find an ideal replacement for him, given how great he was in front of the goal. He also had some of his best moments whenever he faced Man Utd. He scored eight goals against them and remains one of the top goal scorers in Manchester derby history.

1. Erling Haaland (8 Manchester derby goals)

It took Erling Haaland just three seasons to become a record joint top scorer in Manchester derbies in the league. His first season at the club demonstrated that the club bought a player who made scoring goals his bread and butter. His awareness in the box and ability to beat defenders with his physicality made him one of the indomitable strikers in the league.

That saw him set many unprecedented records in the league, and one of them has been scoring the most goals in the Manchester derby.

Erling Haaland levels Wayne Rooney and Sergio Agüero for most goals in Premier League Manchester derbies (8)He's done it in six matches 😤 pic.twitter.com/r3N3JrFDb5

— B/R Football (@brfootball) September 14, 2025

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