The initial Manchester derby was played on November 12 , 1881 , when St. Marks , West Gorton ( now Manchester City ) hosted Newton Heath ( now Manchester United ) .
City : Hyde Road ( 1887–1923 ) , Maine Road ( 1923–2003 ) , City of Manchester ( 2003–present ) .United : North Road ( 1878–1893 ) , Bank Street ( 1893–1910 ) , Old Trafford ( 1910–present ) The first meeting between the two teams occurred on 12 November 1881 , when West Gorton ( St. Marks ) – who would later become Manchester City – hosted Newton Heath – who would later become Manchester United .
Manchester derby