5 highest goal scorers in Manchester Derby

The English Premier League is currently the best and toughest league in the world. The league’s competitiveness and roughness have made the league one of the best in the world. EPL has seen some of the greatest rivalries of football with Manchester Derbies, Merseyside Derby and many other games that have been heated and entertaining as well.  Manchester City and United arguably have the best rivalry in the leagues with the rich history of the Red Devils and the recent success of their noisy neighbours the competition has been intense. 

There has been some breathtaking battle between these two sides especially after the Saudi Arabian takeover. The Red Devils are the most successful English club of all time with the 20 PL titles they have behind them. 

The strikers of both teams have made it interesting by scoring lots of goals. With the likes of Wayne Rooney, and Sergio Aguero the game has seen some of the greatest strikers making their mark. In the article, we will be looking for the highest goal scorers in the Manchester Derbies. 

Here are the 5 highest goal scorers in Manchester Derbies:

5. Sir Bobby Charlton 

Bobby Charlton has been one of the finest strikers for England. Charlton was the survivor of the Munich disaster. The forward is on the list for the most goals in the Manchester Derbies as he has appeared in 27 games for United he has scored 9 goals for the Red Devils. 

4. Sergio Agüero

Sergio Agüero has been one of the best Premier League strikers of all time. Agüero’s winning goal in the 93:20 minutes against QPR has been etched as the best last-minute goal in EPL history. The former Argentine forward has won every possible trophy with City, and has played in 13 games for the side he has scored 9 goals.  

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3. Francis Lee

Francis Lee has been one of the most prolific strikers in Manchester City’s history.  Lee was known for his brilliant speed and was robust as well. The English striker has scored 10 times for the City. 

2. Joe Hayes

Joe Hayes has played over 300 games for City and has scored 142 goals. Hayes has scored 10 goals in the Manchester Derby during his stint with the Citizens. He was the consistent performer for the side in the 1950s era. In the Derby, he has scored 10 goals for the side. 

1. Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney is the best-ever English striker of all time. Rooney had fierce competition with opponents' strikers during his time at United. His bicycle kick goal in the Manchester Derby is the greatest ever goal of all time. The Englishman has scored 11 goals in 25 games for the Red Devils and tops the list with most goals in the derby.