• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Mark Goldbridge names shock Man Utd and Man City combined XI that will stun fans ahead of Manchester derby

Home> Football> Football News

Published 12:04 27 Oct 2023 GMT+1

Mark Goldbridge names shock Man Utd and Man City combined XI that will stun fans ahead of Manchester derby

He has surprised a few.

Chris Byfield

Chris Byfield

Mark Goldbridge named his Manchester United and Manchester City combined XI ahead of the Manchester derby.

On Sunday, United take on rivals City at Old Trafford. Indeed, while both sides come into the game off the back of a Premier League and Champions League victory, City will be firm favourites for the contest.

Indeed, Erik ten Hag’s side has endured a difficult start to the campaign, and languish in eighth in the Premier League.

Advert

And though City, who are second ahead of the weekend, are not at their imperious best, it’s safe to say the United faithful are not confident ahead of the derby.

Their lack of faith is reflected in Goldbridge’s combined XI of City and United players.

Goldbridge prefaced his selection by saying on the United Stand: “In nearly 10 years of doing the United Stand and multiple derby previews, I don’t think I’ve ever not done a combined XI and I don’t think I’ve ever done a combined XI like this.”

The YouTuber continued: “Manchester United versus Manchester City combined XI is Manchester City.

“In the past, I would have always tried to get somebody in but right here, right now, Man City is it.

“In every position I think they can say, it’s our player. Now that’s quite concerning, isn’t it? Where’s the progress in that?

Advert

“Where is the progress in Manchester United if this is the first time I have ever said, ‘It’s a clean slate of Man City players in a combined XI’.

“I know some people have said it in the past but I’ve never really believed that. But right here, right now I think it’s a clean sweep of Manchester City players in a combined XI.

“And that’s a terrible reflection on Manchester United football club. Is it a bad reflection on [Erik] ten Hag? I don’t know about that, but I think it’s a terrible reflection on the football club and how it’s been run.

“There was a time maybe five or six years ago, where you were getting four or five Manchester United players in a combined XI, but it’s been gradually getting fewer, and now nobody gets in.”

Advert

SPORTbible are on WhatsApp! We've launched a dedicated news channel to send you the latest news, features and plenty more directly on WhatsApp and all you need to do to sign up is click through to our one-way broadcast channel here for 'SPORTbible News' to appear in the 'Updates' tab on your WhatsApp.

Featured Image Credit: Getty/The United Stand/BBC

Topics: Football, Mark Goldbridge, Manchester United, Manchester City

Chris Byfield
Chris Byfield

Sport journalist with experience writing on football, rugby, boxing and the Olympics. I'm also a Crystal Palace fan. Please don't hold this against me.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

an hour ago
2 hours ago
  • FPL/Premier LeagueFPL/Premier League
    an hour ago

    FPL Record Set as Over One Million Make Same Week 4 Transfer

    A new record for the 2025/26 season has been set

    Football
  • Alex Livesey - Danehouse / Contributor via GettyAlex Livesey - Danehouse / Contributor via Getty
    an hour ago

    Wayne Rooney Partied With Man City Players After 6-1 Win Over Man Utd

    The Manchester United legend went out with City stars after the painful derby defeat.

    Football
  • GettyGetty
    an hour ago

    Liverpool Accused of 'Trolling' Newcastle in New Alexander Isak Video

    Isak has been meeting his new Liverpool team-mates this week.

    Football
  • GettyGetty
    2 hours ago

    FIFA Impose Two 3-0 Forfeits in World Cup Qualifying

    The decision has cost one nation the chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

    Football
  • Mark Goldbridge drops Mason Mount injury bombshell and it would be devastating for the Man Utd player
  • Mark Goldbridge makes bold Ruben Amorim prediction after Man Utd's Premier League fixtures released
  • Mark Goldbridge reveals he reached out to Man Utd player after they made 'malicious rumours' claim
  • Man Utd and Man City Set to Complete Shock Swap Deal as Fans Furious