5 Fiercest Derbies In British Football

3. Man Utd vs Man City - Manchester Derby

I don't think we need to delve into this one too much, on the face of it, we all know what's riding on this fixture. However, the rise of the bankrolled Manchester City, or the 'noisy neighbours' as they are self acclaimed to be, hasn't gone about without much controversy. Who can forget the 'Fergie Time' winner in the 4-3 victory at Old Trafford. United have dominated in both the domestic league as well as in Europe. Up step Manchester City. Mario Balotelli: Why always me? 6-1 trashing of United at Old Trafford. City are here and boy are they here to stay. What's so special about this rivalry? Bar the El Classico, it's one of few that actually grips the world of football. United are apparently the best supported team in the world in terms of numbers. Their results will be followed all over the globe. With that in mind, come a little closer to home. Everyone here is either pro or anti United. Just take a look at how the final day of the season panned out last year. Right up and down the country, friendships were broken and marriages ended by the time Aguero's last gasp effort hit the back of the net. The only issue preventing this from entering the top two on this list is the lack of Manchurians battling this out on the pitch.