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The last time a Manchester derby was staged on a Thursday night, in November 1994, it pretty much signalled the death of the fixture as anything approaching competitive.
Manchester City had endured their low-points against United, but there had been some memorable highs over the years, including the day Denis Law's back-heeled goal for City at Old Trafford signposted United's relegation in 1974 and the 5-1 victory at Maine Road in 1989.