Manchester Derby 2025: Only 21 players remained from the FA Cup Final 2024.

The Manchester Derby is Approaching

According to The Sun: The teams of Manchester United and Manchester City will meet again on Sunday to play the 197th Manchester Derby.

Transfer Changes After the FA Cup 2024

Since the FA Cup 2024, three transfer windows have passed, during which United beat City 2-1 and avenged last year's defeat.

Since then, there have been significant changes in the squads of both teams.

United has lost half of its players from this game and now has only seven footballers on the roster during a major restructuring initiated by the partly owned Ineos.

In contrast, Manchester City made fewer changes and still has the chance to win the Premier League in the 2023/24 season, but the drop in performance has prompted the club to invest in new players.

Player Status of United After the FA Cup 2024

Player Status of Manchester United Since the FA Cup Final 2024

Erik ten Hag - Sacked, without a club

Andre Onana – Gone. On loan to Trabzonspor

Aaron Wan-Bissaka – Gone. Playing for West Ham

Raphael Varane – Retired

Lisandro Martinez – Still in the club

Diogo Dalot – Still in the club

Kobbie Mainoo – Still in the club

Sofyan Amrabat – Gone. Loan from Fiorentina not extended

Alejandro Garnacho – Gone. Playing for Chelsea

Marcus Rashford – Gone. Loaned to Barcelona

Bruno Fernandes – Still in the club

Scott McTominay – Gone. Playing for Napoli

Substitutes

Altay Bayindir – Still in the club

Victor Lindelof – Gone. Playing for Aston Villa

Jonny Evans – Gone. Retired

Willy Kambwala – Gone. Playing for Villarreal

Mason Mount – Still in the club

Christian Eriksen – Gone. Playing for Wolfsburg

Amad Diallo – Still in the club

Rasmus Hojlund – Gone. On loan to Napoli

Antony – Gone. Playing for Real Betis

Player Status of City After the FA Cup 2024

Player Status of Manchester City Since the FA Cup Final 2024

Pep Guardiola - Still in the club

Stefan Ortega – Still in the club

Kyle Walker – Gone. Playing for Burnley

John Stones – Still in the club

Nathan Ake – Still in the club

Josko Gvardiol – Still in the club

Rodri – Still in the club

Mateo Kovacic – Still in the club

Bernardo Silva – Still in the club

Kevin De Bruyne – Gone. Playing for Napoli

Phil Foden – Still in the club

Erling Haaland – Still in the club

Substitutes

Scott Carson – Gone. Free agent

Ruben Dias – Still in the club

Manuel Akanji – Gone. Loaned to Inter Milan

Rico Lewis – Still in the club

Jack Grealish – Gone. Loaned to Everton

Jeremy Doku – Still in the club

Matheus Nunes – Still in the club

Oscar Bobb – Still in the club

Julian Alvarez – Gone. Playing for Atletico Madrid

Transfer Expenditures

Overall, United and City have spent almost a billion pounds - exactly £819 million on new players in three transfer windows since the final at Wembley 2024.

United spent £429 million on the new squad, including £200 million just this summer. City, meanwhile, spent £390 million on its recovery project.

The return of Ballon d'Or winner Rodri after an ACL injury will be a crucial boost for the new season.

On Sunday, both teams must show their strength to improve their performances after an unsatisfactory start to the season.

The Manchester Derby is always an event that captivates not only the fans of both clubs but also all football enthusiasts. This match could determine not only the current standings of the teams but also their future position in the title race. In light of the recent results and transfers, players will not only be fighting for points but also for the trust of their supporters. Will United be able to continue its winning streak, or will City find its way back to victory? Only time will tell. We will watch this exciting duel!