Manchester derby: United and City’s best dressed… who comes out on top in style stakes
Footballers are fashion icons, but who has the best dressed players between United and City ahead of the Manchester derby? We rate the main protagonists ahead of Super Sunday
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Footballers pride themselves on their clobber.
No more than City and United's finest, who come head-to-head this Super Sunday for a huge derby at Old Trafford.
But out of this country's current two best clubs, who has the best dressed footballers?
Looking at the key battles on the pitch, we pair the main protagonists against one another for a style war... let battle commence.
Romelu Lukaku Vs. Sergio Aguero
They'll be the men that both United and City look to for goals, and off the pitch they're equally as expressive. Aguero favours a more grungy look, channelling late Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain in a lot of his outfits.
Lukaku compliments his bulky frame with baggy jackets, like this camo jacket and loose-fitted plaid shirts.
Kudos to the big man for his matching red sneaks.
We score it (out of 10): Lukaku 8 Aguero 7
David De Gea Vs. Ederson
Both men have been in fine form this season, with De Gea recently starring in a 3-1 win at Arsenal.
Off the pitch they're both fashion-conscious, David loves a smart, casual... look, skinny jeans, blazers, tees and trainers.
However, Ederson looks like he's just stepped off a catwalk, happy to splash his wages on high-end fashion and not afraid to wear something that little more extravagant.
We score it: De Gea 8 Ederson 8
Jesse Lingard Vs. Leroy Sane
Two of Manchester's finest young starlets, Jesse and Leroy have dazzled for United and City this season.
Off the pitch, Jesse tends to keep it very casual, bomber jackets, ripped jeans and white trainers.
Again, like his City counterpart, Leroy is a forward-thinking fashionista who expresses his style in casual outfits.
He normally goes for long Bieber-esque tees, skinny jeans and Yeezyz, and looks dead-cool with his big hair and jewellery.
We score it: Lingard 6 Sane 9
Anthony Martial Vs. Raheem Sterling
French international Martial has returned to the explosive form that made him standout when he first arrived in the Premier League.
But his wide-man counterpart Sterling has been one of City's best this year. Sterling likes to wear all-black, tees, skinny jeans, trainers, even baseball caps.
In fact, he rarely deviates from any other colour.
Martial LOVES the casual look, and can often be seen walking around Manchester wearing a Nike tracksuit.
We score it: Martial 7 Sterling 8
Ashley Young Vs. Kevin De Bruyne
No doubt about it, Kevin De Bruyne has been one of the Premier League's leading lights this season.
He's been central to everything City has done going forward.
His fashion is equally as creative as his play, shoulder-padded blazers, ripped jeans... and he does love a more grungy trainer.
Ashley often wears shirts, leather jackets, favours a less ripped jean.
Controversially, in this look he's rocking trainers with no socks...
We score it: Young 6 (loses a mark for no socks) De Bruyne 7
Ander Herrera Vs. David Silva
Both of these midfielders will be hoping to get their teams ticking in the middle of the park.
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But Silva, being the elder statesman of the two opts for a mature look -- a beaten Belstaff leather jacket, grey scarf and skinny black jeans that show off his slight frame.
Herrara manages to make pushing a pram look cool, wearing a Moncler jacket that'll keep him warm during the cold Manchester weather.
We score it: Herrera 7 Silva 8
And total scores are: Man Utd 42 Man City 47 -- City wins it comfortably in a landslide.
And worth an honourable mention...
Sadly, both these fashionistas won't be taking part in the Manchester derby, but they're worth a mention.
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Paul Pogba is suspended for the clash, but he is arguably the most fashionable footballer in the world at the moment.
His pal Benjamin Mendy isn't afraid of pushing the boundaries of fashion either, seen all around Manchester's top hotspots in trendy threads.
Look out for these two watching from the stands, cheering their boys on in impressive attire come Sunday.
We wonder what they'll be wearing?