Unfortunately, Webber’s initial tip was on the money, with our crosstown rivals, featuring the likes of Joleon Lescott, Shaun Wright-Phillips, David James and Nedum Onuoha, lifting the silverware at the AO Arena on the night.
Despite a flurry of goals from Webber across the fixtures, and an all-round strong performance both creatively and defensively from Bardsley, the Blues won out on this occasion.
Luckily, there’s a chance for redemption just around the corner, as Ruben Amorim’s Reds travel to the Etihad Stadium this weekend to face Pep Guardiola’s side in the Premier League.
"Listen, we've got to come together," Webber said, looking ahead to that game. "Every new game gives you a fresh opportunity to start a run, start a good story, and it never comes bigger than a derby."