For the 198th occasion the red and blue halves of Manchester locked horns with Old Trafford the venue.
At stake were both the Manchester bragging rights - and precious Premier League points.
The Blues were seeking to narrow the Premier League gap on leaders Arsenal whilst the hosts were looking to impress under new interim manager Michael Carrick.
It meant all the portents were in place for a fascinating clash - but how would it all pan out.
CITY+ subscribers can find out via the video above...
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