Manchester City and Manchester United ready to do battle in derby of all derbies
Wayne Rooney and Sergio Aguero (right) have scored more than 60 goals between them so far this season A record 650 million fans in 211 countries will tonight watch the Manchester derby the most significant game in the history of English club football.
Boosted by Carlos Tevezs stunning U-turn in pledging to stay with the Blues revealed exclusively in todays M.E.N. Sport Roberto Mancinis men have the momentum going into the 163rd clash between the citys big two.
But Sir Alex Ferguson has the experience of what it takes to succeed in a title run-in and United go into the match three points ahead at the top of the Premier League.
It will be the biggest, richest game in the leagues 20-year history and one which will make the players legends or losers.
Tonights pivotal match wont determine whether City end their 44-year wait for league glory or if United make it a record-busting 20 titles but it will go a long way towards determining who will be celebrating title glory in two weeks.
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Colin Bell, Citys greatest player and part of the 1968 side which pipped the Reds to the title, told M.E.N. Sport today: Im a supporter who has, like thousands, backed this club in the lower leagues until now when they are back at the top.
They are the best supporters in the world. They now deserve the players of today to reward them by winning tonight and going on to end the 44-year wait.
A point for Fergie at the Etihad Stadium would preserve Uniteds three-point advantage and give them the edge in the title race with the Blues facing the toughe! r final two matches.
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Boosted by Carlos Tevezs stunning U-turn in pledging to stay with the Blues revealed exclusively in todays M.E.N. Sport Roberto Mancinis men have the momentum going into the 163rd clash between the citys big two.
But Sir Alex Ferguson has the experience of what it takes to succeed in a title run-in and United go into the match three points ahead at the top of the Premier League.
It will be the biggest, richest game in the leagues 20-year history and one which will make the players legends or losers.
Tonights pivotal match wont determine whether City end their 44-year wait for league glory or if United make it a record-busting 20 titles but it will go a long way towards determining who will be celebrating title glory in two weeks.
Manchester derby - Comprehensive coverage
Colin Bell, Citys greatest player and part of the 1968 side which pipped the Reds to the title, told M.E.N. Sport today: Im a supporter who has, like thousands, backed this club in the lower leagues until now when they are back at the top.
They are the best supporters in the world. They now deserve the players of today to reward them by winning tonight and going on to end the 44-year wait.
A point for Fergie at the Etihad Stadium would preserve Uniteds three-point advantage and give them the edge in the title race with the Blues facing the toughe! r final two matches.
United webchat
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