How 'dirty' are Man City and Man Utd compared to their Premier League rivals

Where do Manchester City and Manchester United sit in the Premier League's fair play table?

The early weeks of the Premier League season have brought contrasting fortunes for Manchester City and Manchester United.

For reigning champions City, their latest defence of their title has started in fine fashion after Pep Guardiola’s side collected maximum points from away games at Chelsea and West Ham United as well as the opening home game of the season when Ipswich Town were swept aside at the Etihad Stadium.

For United, an opening night home win against Fulham came thanks to a debut goal from summer signing Joshua Zirkzee - but that has been followed up by a last-gasp 2-1 away defeat at Brighton and Hove Albion and last weekend’s disappointing 3-0 home defeat against Liverpool.

The results have left United and City at either end of the Premier League table as the focus turns towards the first international break of the season - but there is another table where the Manchester rivals have contrasting positions. We take a look at where City and United sit in the Premier League’s fair play table.