United finished a relatively respectable 12th, whereas the Citizens fared much worse, ending up 67th, with several other clubs around them also having had recent large investments.

As Roy Hodgson’s England troops travel to Stadio Olimpico in Serravalle to face perennial whipping boys San Marino in Euro 2016 qualifying, the long-winded debate surrounding these David vs. Goliath matches reappears.

The transfer window, complete with its deadline day denouement extravaganza, reached new levels of absurdity this year, with over £870million spent in the Premier League alone.

MM takes an in-depth look into where the money went this summer transfer window for both Manchester United and Manchester City, and what fans from both teams can now expect from the year to come.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is full of respect for old boss Quique Sanchez Flores but knows the now Watford manager will make his promoted side a threat at the Etihad on Saturday.

Manchester United have been pooled with PSV Eindhoven, CSKA Moscow and Wolfsburg while Manchester City will face Juventus, Sevilla and Borussia Moenchengladbach after the Champions League group stage draw was made on Thursday.

Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna says the Chelsea result is a thing of the past and with Argentine Nicolas Otamendi now in their ranks nothing less than three points against Everton on Sunday will do.

Manc City made an early-season statement with a dominant 3-0 victory over Premier League champions Chelsea, prompting captain Vincent Kompany to call on his side and manager Manuel Pellegrini to stick to their winning formula.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says Yaya Toure’s match-winning two-goal display against West Bromwich Albion on Monday is a clear sign the Ivorian is back to his best.

Manchester City duo Manuel Pellegrini and Vincent Kompany promised the club’s return to Premier League greatness in 2016 at the season launch party last week.

MM take a look at what both Manchester City and Manchester United have been up to this summer and how they might fare in 2015/16.