A poll by bookmaker William Hill to identify the most ‘weather hardened fans’ gave United 23% of the vote – not surprisingly coming behind the Premier League’s two North-East sides Newcastle United and Sunderland.

The Argentinian scored a delicate lob as City shook off their Stadium of Light hoodoo to beat Sunderland 4-1 thanks to two goals from Sergio Aguero.

Manchester United are looking to reinvigorate their season as their big summer signings are set to grace Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon against Queens Park Rangers.

After just 16 appearances for City following his 20xx move from Everton, where he played 85 games as a teenager, Rodwell’s career appeared to be heading the wrong way.

Welbeck tasted life outside the glamour of Old Trafford during loan spells at lesser lights Preston North End in early 2010 and Sunderland

The momentum that was building around Giggs taking over as full-time manager was halted by United’s seventh home league defeat of the season against Sunderland on Saturday

Welshman Giggs is currently serving as interim manager in the wake of David Moyes’ departure with Sunderland match on Saturday and reports Dutchman Van Gaal is set for Old Trafford

Dutchman Louis van Gaal widely expected to be named the new United boss next week, just days after the Reds take on Sunderland at Old Trafford.

Manuel Pellegrini has told his Manchester City side not to give up on winning the title this season, despite suffering a setback to their chances with a 2-2 draw against Sunderland last night.

Manchester City have shown a fresh perspective of their Capital One Cup success with a new ’fan cam’ video

Manuel Pellegrini has praised his Manchester City side’s 3-1 victory over Sunderland in the League Cup