United v City: The Manchester derby in pictures
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The two rivals have played each other 164 times since their first encounter in 1881 and some of the English game's greats have graced the Manchester derby
The fixture has been one of the most eagerly anticipated in recent years and City's new-found wealth has added spice to the rivalry with the Red Devils
Wayne Rooney has 10 goals in Manchester derbies, the highest total among current players. That includes this little gem from 2011
United beat City in the Community Shield in 2011, gaining some revenge after City's FA Cup semi-final win over them had ruined the Red Devils' chances of a League and Cup double
Argentine legend Diego Maradona is among the famous names to have seen the derby in recent years, keeping an eye on compatriots Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero, who was married to Maradona's daughter
Things turned City's way in dramatic fashion with the shock 6-1 win at Old Trafford in October 2011. Mario Balotelli's goal celebration - he scored two - has passed into legend
United got revenge in the FA Cup, winning 3-2 after City's Vincent Kompany saw red for a lunging tackle in a game that saw Paul Scholes on the bench after coming out of retirement
American A-list actors Robert Duvall and Tom Cruise have also found themselves caught up in the magic of the Manchester derby, getting their hands on City's Premier League trophy
When the Manchester derby comes around, the city comes together to celebrate football, and there is plenty of humour amidst the rivalry
Occasionally it gets out of hand, as it did recently when a City fan wanted to dispute United's late winner with Rio Ferdinand, himself smarting from being struck by a coin. That was in the last meeting, a 3-2 United win in December
United have won 69 games in the series and City 46 and this young fellow hopes City's total will be the same after Monday's game
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and City supremo Roberto Mancini maintain a healthy respect for one another despite the intense rivalry they have at the top of the Premier League