United endured a miserable campaign in the Premier League last season under Erik ten Hag as their eighth-place finish was their lowest since the competition’s rebrand over 30 years ago. But they did stun City in the FA Cup final to clinch the trophy and secure a spot in the Europa League.

Pep Guardiola aimed a swipe at Manchester United following his side’s defeat Sporting Lisbon – reminding Manchester City’s arch-rivals of their absence from the Champions League this season. City suffered their third defeat on the bounce as they were swept aside by Sporting in the Portuguese capital – with the 4-1 victory masterminded by United’s incoming manager Ruben Amorim.

Manchester City have dominated their rivalry with Manchester United since Pep Guardiola's arrival in 2016. He has a new rival on the other side of town.