The game is now referred to as "The Six One" and was viewed as one of the first instances of City becoming the dominant force in both Manchester and the Premier League, and is also regarded as one of City's finest victories. Talking in 2021 on the Match of the Day podcast alongside Joleon Lescott, Micah Richards recalled "I came through the academy at City, they (United) were always arrogant, always horrible. Every year we were getting better and better, then the 2011–12 season, with the 6–1 and it was the best day of my life." [47] See also [ edit ]

Liverpool starlet Harvey Elliott insists he's not concerned by the 'healthy competition' at Anfield, after Reds' summer spending City’s kitman at the time – Les Chapman – recalls the moment where Balotelli devised the response which was then printed out on his undershirt before the game:In the 2011–12 Premier League season, the first game between Manchester United and Manchester City took place at Old Trafford, Manchester, on 23 October 2011. The fixture was both teams' ninth game of the season. City won the match 6–1, their biggest ever win in the Manchester derby, and their biggest win at Old Trafford since they won 5–0 in 1955. [3] [4] This was the first time in the clubs' history the first and second place faced off in the Manchester derby. [5] Newcastle star Harvey Barnes kills IShowSpeed in Fortnite, with YouTuber raging at Toon trio including Anthony Gordon and Paul Dummett City's five-goal margin of victory ended up as the fourth-biggest of the Premier League season. Since the creation of the Premier League in 1992, it was United's heaviest home defeat and the first time they had conceded six goals since being beaten 6–3 by Southampton on 26 October 1996. [28] After the game, City led the table with five more points than United. The following week, Ferguson's team won an away match against Everton, while City continued their streak of positive results with a 3–1 home win against Wolverhampton Wanderers. For City, it was perhaps the moment when they realised nothing could stop them becoming the force of English football. For Sir Alex Ferguson, it was the heaviest defeat of his quarter of a century as manager at Old Trafford. “Our worst-ever day,” he called it. FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina condemns rise in referee abuse as 'the CANCER that kills football'... as plans are approved to trial sin bins in bid to improve behaviour towards officials

When you hear the phrase, “Why Always Me?”, there’s only one person that comes to mind: Mario Balotelli. A dynamic talent, his sentiments were routinely misunderstood and it has clouded people’s thoughts of him throughout his career. However, there’s no mistaking that Balotelli has been a talent the likes of which this world really hasn’t seen in quite a long time. Lionesses Leah Williamson, Mary Earps and Chloe Kelly join Gary Lineker and an array of sporting luminaries at GQ Men of the Year Awards Wales 1-1 Turkey: Dragons head for Euro 2024 play-offs after being held as Yusuf Yazici leveller from the spot cancels out Neco Williams' early opener Sky Sports PULLED an interview with Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham calling for the Premier League to drop their 10-point penalty against Everton... as the Toffees fan calls the move 'deeply troubling' Dominik Szoboszlai downs a shot in the stands after helping Hungary qualify for Euro 2024... as he leads celebrations following win over MontenegroNowhere, though, is showier than Alderley Edge, where car enthusiasts gather every weekend to take pictures of the souped-up Ferraris and Lamborghinis that roar up and down the high street. Terry Venables dies aged 80: Tottenham pay tribute to their former player and manager with minute's applause ahead of their game against Aston Villa The latter were probing his every move, with a lot of sensationalized stories appearing in various news outlets about rumors of bust-ups with team mates and commentary on a supposed “bad-boy” attitude that contributed to the image of a volatile character. Arsenal legend Freddie Ljungberg reveals the ONE weakness he thinks Arsene Wenger's Invincibles had as he admits Champions League regret Herbert, Ian (8 April 2013). "Manchester United v Manchester City: Why Sir Alex Ferguson has avoided talk of 6-1 thrashing". The Independent . Retrieved 17 November 2022.