The Manchester derby: Four classics from 128 years of rivalry between City and United
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Regret: Denis Law back-heeled Manchester City to victory in 1974
MAN UTD 0 MAN CITY 1 April 27, 1974
Perhaps the most famous encounter ended with United relegated. A back-heeled finish in the 80th minute by one-time Old Trafford hero Denis Law doubled the pain.
'I have finally scored a goal which I almost wish I hadn't,' said Law, who was substituted and never played in the league again.
MAN CITY 5 MAN UTD 1 September 23, 1989
United's heaviest derby defeat since 1955, against a City side knocked out of the League Cup days earlier by Brentford and with only one win in their first six league games. Goals by David Oldfield (two), Trevor Morley, Ian Bishop and Andy Hinchcliffe. Mark Hughes hit a stunning consolation.
MAN CITY 2 MAN UTD 3 November 7, 1993
With United at a low ebb following midweek elimination from the European Cup, City went for the jugular and Niall Quinn headed two early goals.
United completed a memorable comeback thanks to two strikes from the inspired Eric Cantona and an 87th-minute winner from Roy Keane.
The king: Eric Cantona inspired Manchester United to a win in 1993
MAN UTD 5 MAN CITY 0 November 10, 1994
In a season when United narrowly missed out on winning both the League and FA Cup, Andrei Kanchelskis produced a glittering display against the old enemy.
The Russia winger scored a hat-trick, with Hughes and Cantona adding the others. United hammered City 3-0 in the return league game.
LEAGUE: City W 37, United W 55, Draws 48; FA CUP: 2, 4, 0; LEAGUE CUP: 2, 1, 1; CHARITY SHIELD: 0, 1, 0; TOTAL: City 41, United 61, Draws 49.