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The dismal state of the Manchester derby and hope for the future

It's 13 years ago this month that the Manchester derby decided the Premier League title. Vincent Kompany's goal in a 1-0 win at the Etihad Stadium in April 2012 was a huge step toward Manchester City lifting the trophy, which they got their hands on after a mighty scare from Queens Park Rangers on the final day of the campaign.

The 2012 derby was supposed to mark the start of a new era of Manchester dominance, the two clubs fighting for top honors at home and abroad, with games at Old Trafford and the Etihad having the same pull as Real Madrid vs.