Song of the week

"Since City beat United, my true love sent to me: European Champions, 11 years of glory, 10 years in Europe, nine goals past …

"Since City beat United, my true love sent to me: European Champions, 11 years of glory, 10 years in Europe, nine goals past Ipswich, eight-one at Forest, seven past the Cockneys, six title trophies, five-nil wins! Four FA Cups, Treble '99, two Doubles and an Eric Cantona."

- To the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas, Manchester United supporters serenading City fans at Maine Road on Saturday.

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