Oliver Reiss’ title-chasing City side went into the game knowing that a victory would move us four points clear at the top of the table.
And with two games in hand to go on nearest challengers Manchester United after this one, we remain the masters of our own fate.
Derby welcomed us to the Moor Farm Training Centre needing a win themselves in order to climb the table.
Ahead of kick-off, they sat 12th in the 14-team regionalised division with 17 points from 17 games.
City had the confidence of knowing we are the only team to have a 100% record on the road, netting 26 goals and only conceding nine in the process.
Watch how it played out at the top of the page...
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