Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 11 Sept 2026
Maresca backs Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' claim before derby
Enzo Maresca has endorsed Elliot Anderson's view that Manchester City are the 'kings of Manchester' ahead of his first derby.
E. Maresca
coach
Fixture
Man City at Man Utd, Sunday
Anderson fee
£116m from Nottingham Forest
City titles
8 in 14 years
Man Utd titles
1 in 14 years
What happened. Enzo Maresca backed Elliot Anderson's assessment that Manchester City are the 'kings of Manchester' as he prepares for his first derby in charge. City travel to Old Trafford on Sunday seeking to continue their perfect start under Maresca.
- Anderson made the claim upon signing from Nottingham Forest for £116m in the summer.
- City have won eight Premier League titles in the past 14 years, compared to United's one.
- O'Reilly is due to return but Doku is not fit after injury.
“City were dominant when he grew up”
— Enzo Maresca
City aim to maintain their perfect start under Maresca and prove Anderson's point at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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