One of the biggest rivalries in England has now become much bigger, thanks to the influx of cash from Abu Dhabi, Manchester City overnight became challengers for the Premier League crown that Manchester United had dominated for years.
The tales of signing Robinho and Elano took a massive twist when City ended up signing Carlos Tevez, who promptly helped Manchester City to their first Premier League title. Who can forget that wonder goal from Sergio Aguero in the dying minutes against QPR? The battle will commence once again on Sunday as the two teams meet at Old Trafford and we look back at this rivalry with the five greatest Manchester derbies from the Premier League era.
Manchester United 1 – 2 Manchester City: February 2008
This was a day to remember. The Munich air disaster, the 50th anniversary of the accident was a sombre occasion and it seemed that the emotion got hold of the Manchester United players. Manchester City though were not going to leave the game empty handed. A brilliant performance by the Zimbabwean striker Benjani helped Manchester City record their first away win against Manchester United since 1974.