Picture Special

Manchester derby: Classic contests

We face off against our closest rivals for the 174th time on Thursday evening in a fixture which has produced some truly memorable moments down the years.

From Denis Law’s unforgettable strike in 1974 to Kelechi Iheanacho’s match winner in September, prepare yourself for the latest instalment of City v United and look back at these shots from classic derby encounters…

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SIGNIFICANT: Colin Bell wheels away after scoring in a 3-1 victory in 1968, as City pipped their rivals to the league championship by two points.

SIGNIFICANT: Colin Bell wheels away after scoring in a 3-1 victory in 1968, as City pipped their rivals to the league championship by two points.
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MAGIC OF THE CUP: Mike Summerbee scores to give the Blues a 4-3 aggregate victory in the 1969/70 League Cup semi-final.

MAGIC OF THE CUP: Mike Summerbee scores to give the Blues a 4-3 aggregate victory in the 1969/70 League Cup semi-final.
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ICONIC: Denis Law's backheel in 1974.

ICONIC: Denis Law's backheel in 1974.
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EQUALISER: A late leveller from Steve Howey rescued a point at Old Trafford in 2001.

EQUALISER: A late leveller from Steve Howey rescued a point at Old Trafford in 2001.
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FEED THE GOAT: Shaun Goater celebrates during the 3-1 win in 2002 - the last derby played at Maine Road.

FEED THE GOAT: Shaun Goater celebrates during the 3-1 win in 2002 - the last derby played at Maine Road.
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TOP OFF: Trevor Sinclair was on target as City beat United 4-1 for the first time at our new stadium in 2004.

TOP OFF: Trevor Sinclair was on target as City beat United 4-1 for the first time at our new stadium in 2004.
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STRIKE: Robbie Fowler fires home to seal a 3-1 home win in 2006.

STRIKE: Robbie Fowler fires home to seal a 3-1 home win in 2006.
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MATCH WINNER: Geovanni wrote his name into derby folklore with a winning goal in 2007.

MATCH WINNER: Geovanni wrote his name into derby folklore with a winning goal in 2007.
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DEBUT DELIGHT: A 2-1 win in 2008 came courtesy of debutant, Benjani.

DEBUT DELIGHT: A 2-1 win in 2008 came courtesy of debutant, Benjani.
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FROM THE SPOT: Carlos Tevez scores against his former club in the first leg of the 2010 League Cup semi-final.

FROM THE SPOT: Carlos Tevez scores against his former club in the first leg of the 2010 League Cup semi-final.
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WEMBLEY: Yaya Toure nets through Edwin van der Sar's legs to send City through to the 2011 FA Cup final.

WEMBLEY: Yaya Toure nets through Edwin van der Sar's legs to send City through to the 2011 FA Cup final.
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UNFORGETTABLE: Vincent Kompany powers home a goal that will live long in the memory in April 2012.

UNFORGETTABLE: Vincent Kompany powers home a goal that will live long in the memory in April 2012.
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TOGETHER: Celebration time as Sergio Aguero opens the scoring in 2013's 4-1 victory.

TOGETHER: Celebration time as Sergio Aguero opens the scoring in 2013's 4-1 victory.
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LAST TIME: Kelechi scored the decisive second goal at Old Trafford in September.

LAST TIME: Kelechi scored the decisive second goal at Old Trafford in September.