Man Utd vs Man City: 5 Key Battles That Will Decide The Match

2. Carlos Tevez v Rio Ferdinand

Community service order aside, Carlos Tevez is still one of the finest strikers in the Premier League. The Argentine has bagged seven goals in his last six games, and will need no invitation to grab an eighth against his former team-mates. And despite the controversy that has surrounded him in the past few weeks, Rio Ferdinand will be out to ensure that Tevez leaves the Etihad without a goal to his name. Many fans this season, including yours truly, have questioned Ferdinand€™s ability to continue at the highest level, but he has proved the doubters wrong by turning in some truly exceptional performances, earning him a call-up to the England squad. Although the less said about that, the better.