Take a look at the season match bet odds between Manchester United and Manchester City.
What once upon a time was a formality for Manchester United has become nigh-on impossible over the years. Not since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson have Manchester United finished above Manchester City in the Premier League. They've had their moments over their rivals: postponing their title celebrations in 2018, beating them in the FA Cup final in 2024, but the red side of Manchester isn't the dominant force it once was.
Prior to Ferguson's departure in 2013, City had finished above United once in the Premier League era -- 2012 when winning the title on the final day. Prior to that, you had to go back to 1991, when City finished three points above their bitter rivals. And before that, you need to go all the way back to 1978 when Manchester United were still recovering from their relegation four years earlier.
But are things changing in Manchester? Pep Guardiola has finally left, leaving as the most successful Premier League manager since Ferguson, perhaps creating a vulnerability about the Citizens. Of course, in Enzo Maresca, City have a top-quality coach at the helm, while Michael Carrick still feels more like a long-term caretaker after an impressive stint as interim head coach.
Credit to Carrick, he turned around a United side utterly bereft of confidence to easily qualify for the UEFA Champions League, allowing them to bolster their squad as they bid to compete on two fronts.
City, meanwhile, aren't just dealing with the loss of Guardiola, but potentially the loss of midfield lynchpin Rodri, fresh off his Golden Ball win at the World Cup.
For City, a successful season is winning the title, while United are still looking to consolidate their position. But for the first time in a long time, it's not beyond the realms of possibility that United finish above their neighbours, with United 11/8 to finish above City, and City 8/15 to finish above United.
bet365 are offering match bets for all 20 clubs to finish above every other Premier League club ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Odds displayed above correct at time of publishing and subject to change or withdrawal at any time.
