Fans of both Manchester City and Manchester United have a soft spot in their hearts for any player who has appeared for both teams. Once underdogs Manchester City has become a formidable force in the previous decade....CONTINUE READING
After Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure, the club has become one of the most well-known and successful in the world, thanks in large part to the influx of Arab money. Check out this list of the top five players who have appeared for both Manchester City and Manchester United.
1. Carlos Tevez
Carlos Tevez played a pivotal role for Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United, helping the club win the Premier League and the Champions League in Tevez’s first year at the club.
In 2007–08, the Argentine played in a fantastic three-pronged attack alongside Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo. A surprising transfer to Manchester City followed the conclusion of his two-year loan from Manchester United.
2. Peter Schmeichel
Peter Schmeichel’s departure from Manchester United to join Manchester City was seen as the worst betrayal in the club’s history, according to Red Devils supporters. When it was reported in 2002 that Schmeichel was joining City, Gary Neville was livid.
The failure of the Old Trafford club to find a goalkeeper of comparable ability for a long time after losing the Dane, who was instrumental to the Red Devils’ triumphant trip in the 1990s, damaged the club’s support base.
3. Andy Cole
Andy Cole moved to Manchester United from Newcastle United in January 1995, and his goal-scoring increased dramatically in his first half-season with the club, with 12 goals scored in 18 league outings.
When he returned to form in 1997–98, his remaining seasons at Old Trafford were disappointing. And then, in 2002, Cole jumped ship from Man U to City.
4. Owen Hargreaves
United paid close to £17 million to get Owen Hargreaves in 2007. The right side of the field was where his job was most clearly delineated and played under Ferguson.
Hargreaves appeared in 34 games for Man United in all competitions, helping the team win the Premier League and the Champions League.
Hargreaves, however, only played in five games over his final three seasons owing to recurring injuries sustained at the theater of dreams. This Englishman was acquired by Man City in 2011.
5. Denis Law
Denis Law, George Best, and Bobby Charlton created a devastating attacking three at Old Trafford, earning the moniker “Holy Trinity” from the club’s ardent supporters.
He kicked his career at Man City, but he is still revered for his incredible 237 goals in 404 games for Manchester United. He returned to City in 1973 and promptly produced an iconic goal against Manchester United.
