Football and music go hand in hand in Manchester and with City once more preparing to lock horns with United, Blossoms have provided us with their ultimate derby playlist.

The former City Square performers turned chart toppers are led by the City supporting duo of frontman Tom Ogden and drummer Joe Donovan, and have compiled a list of tracks they think are perfect to get you in the mood for latest the instalment of the Manchester derby.

And they’ve gone for an eclectic selection.

From Talking Heads and Dire Straights to the Chemical Brothers and CHIC, this is a mix for the masses that, naturally, has a nod to the blue half of Manchester, with Oasis’ Supersonic and Inspiral Carpets’ This is How it Feels.

There’s also room for the Stockport five piece’s new single, If You Think This is Real Life, the third release from their latest album Foolish Loving Spaces, which launches on Friday 31 January.

Foolish Loving Spaces is available to pre-order, here, and you can listen to the band’s ultimate derby playlist, here.

Blossoms have announced a series of album launch shows, including gigs in Liverpool, London, Manchester and Stockport. Date and ticket information can be found, here.