Fittingly, such an auspicious occasion proved to be a day to remember with City securing a famous 3-1 victory over United.
Shaun Goater claimed a memorable brace of goals - the latter day CITY+ special guest and co-commentator bringing up a century of City strikes as well - to supplement Nicolas Anelka’s early opener.
It all served to ensure that Kevin Keegan’s side deservedly claimed the derby bragging rights.
Small wonder then that it’s a game all City fans still fondly remember to this day.
Play the video to relive the best of the Maine Road derby action from November 9, 2002 and get in the mood ahead of Sunday’s latest all-Manchester instalment!