2011 5-1 Victory vs Manchester United

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In Their Own Story

City's Sergio Agüero scored twice, Edin Džeko scored twice, and David Silva also found the net. City's victory was their first win over United in 13 years, as the 1980s ended on a high note for City with a 5–1 win on 23 September 1989, but that would be their last win over United for 13 years. The 1990s saw United dominate the fixture, going unbeaten in derbies for the full decade. Goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, who played for both United and City, can claim an unbeaten record in derby games – United were unbeaten during his 10 matches keeping goal for them against City, while in his single season at Maine Road, City beat United at home and picked up a point at Old Trafford.

Did You Know?

• The first floodlit Manchester derby was played on 26 February 1889 at the Belle Vue Athletic Ground, with Wells electric lights placed around the ground and a crowd of 10,000 watching Newton Heath defeat Ardwick 3–2.
• In the December 1970 derby, a tackle by United's George Best broke the leg of City's Glyn Pardoe; the severity of the injury almost resulted in the City defender losing his leg.
• Denis Law's back-heeled goal for City against United in 1974 was his last appearance in league football, as he announced his retirement soon after.
• The first Football League meeting between the teams came in the 1894–95 season, Newton Heath beating Manchester City 5–2 at Hyde Road.
• The first competitive floodlit derby was the 1956 FA Charity Shield match, played at Maine Road because Old Trafford had yet to install lights.