The Manchester derby is this weekend, and, as ever, there are a number of talking points ahead of this game.
Indeed, much like last season, both sides head into this game off the back of recent struggles. Manchester City have lost each of their last two league games, while United have only won once so far this season.
Roy Keane reckons this will be a close affair, but one thing is for sure, there will be fireworks.
This is a game packed full of history, and perhaps the most controversial figure in Manchester derby history is Carlos Tevez.
Tevez left United to join City back in 2009 in a £26m deal, and speaking on his podcast, Wayne Rooney has shared his feelings on that move.
Carlos Tevez playing for Man City against Newcastle.
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Wayne Rooney was gutted when Carlos Tevez joined Man City
Rooney spoke about Tevez’s infamous move across Manchester.
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According to the Man United legend, he was gutted to see this move happen, claiming that Tevez was his favourite strike partner.
“I was gutted when he left. I really enjoyed playing with him, he was probably my favourite partner to play with, Carlos,” Rooney said.
“There were politics around who owned him and Fergie didn’t want any part of that. We could have had him for like £20m, as players we were like ‘what are we doing?’ But he goes to City and that’s his choice.
“It was a massive loss, and we knew him going there was going to help them massively.”
Wayne Rooney’s record alongside Carlos Tevez
Rooney says that Tevez was his favourite strike partner, and it’s not hard to understand why.
Indeed, these two had a fantastic record together for Manchester United.
Wayne Rooney’s record alongside Carlos Tevez
Games 61
Wins 42
Draws 12
Losses 7
Wayne Rooney goals 23
Carlos Tevez goals 24
Seven losses in 61 games is a truly incredible ratio, and while Rooney only scored 23 goals in that time, the most important thing is that Manchester United were winning games and trophies.
Of course, Man City weren’t so pleased to see their cross-city rivals doing so well, and, in signing Tevez, the Cityzens took their first step towards turning the tide in terms of football in Manchester.