The Manchester derby: Seven goals, seven moments

20 September 2009 23:36
City may believe they have the brighter, more mischievous ad men on the payroll. But United have the trophies, as their take on their rivals' infamous Carlos Tevez banner showed. Touche![LNB] Touche: Manchester United fans respond in kind to City's infamous banner[LNB]He spent six years on City's books and even played in a win over United, but Kasper Schmeichel - now at Notts County - danced around the directors' box yesterday after every home goal. No doubt it had something to do with his dad, the United legend Peter.[LNB]Gareth Barry's goal was the first scored at the Stretford End by a City player for 16 years. It's unlikely to take as long again.[LNB] It's been a long wait: Gareth Barry scored a landmark goal at the Stretford End[LNB]This game divides families and neighbourhoods but there weren't many local lads on show. One each in the starting XIs, another one on each bench (Gary Neville and City's David Ball).[LNB]Carlos Tevez may have endured a hot reception from United fans but Wayne Rooney still had time for a cuddle with the Argentinian in the tunnel before kick-off.[LNB] Likes a cuddle: Carlos Tevez with his Manchester City team-mates[LNB]Did Nani mean to hit Mark Hughes on the head when he threw the ball 25 yards along the touchline? Well, there was no back-flip so maybe not.[LNB]When United scored their third, the stadium announcer dashed into the technical area and exchanged high fives with Mike Phelan. Steady on, you're just the clipboard man. [LNB] Manchester United 4 Manchester City 3: Michael Owen clinches derby classic as turf war settled by last-gasp winnerCity boss leaps to Bellamy's defence as striker is accused of United fan bust-upMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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