Man City fans pick best derby day win over Man Utd with Aguero second and Balotelli third

Manchester City fans have picked their best derby day moments

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Man City fans have voted for their favourite derby day moments (Image: Asahi)

Manchester City fans have voted for their favourite derby day win over Manchester United, with Sergio Aguero's moment coming second and Mario Balotelli's third. This is according to a survey by Asahi Super Dry, which found that City fans find the Manchester derby more thrilling than an anniversary with their partner.

They even admitted they'd rather lose their phone or wallet than see their team lose to local rivals.

The top 10 Manchester derby day moments were chosen by 500 City fans. These moments have been used to inspire new artwork for four coasters available in Asahi Super Dry Collector Cases.

These will be exclusively available to fans ahead of the Manchester derby on Sunday.

City fans can get their hands on this exclusive range at The Cityzens Arms, a new pub for Manchester City fans, from Sunday March 3.

When questioned, half of City fans (50%) say they're more thrilled about derby day than their partner's anniversary. Just under half (49%) even confess that derby day is the most significant day of the year for them.

Moreover, over 1 in 5 (23%) Manchester City fans said they'd rather lose their phone or wallet (19%) than lose to Manchester United 10% have even stated they'd rather misplace their wedding ring than face defeat to their red neighbours.

Top Men’s Manchester derby moments, according to Manchester City fans surveyed:

1. Haaland's second goal in 6-3 win - Oct 2022

2. Aguero coming on as sub and scoring individual goal at Old Trafford 3-0 win - 2013

3. Mario Balotelli stole the headlines in an emphatic 6-1 City win - 2011

4. Foden's first goal in 6-3 win - Oct 2022

5. Fernandinho with low shot from 20 yards in League Cup at Old Trafford – 2021

6. Denis Law's outrageous back-heel at Old Trafford helped to relegate the Reds – 1974

7. Ilkay Gundogan volley 1st min FA Cup final – 2023

8. Yaya Toure winner at Wembley FA Cup SF – 2011

9. Kompany header v United 2012 to go top with two games to go

10. Edin Dzeko scores a sixth at Old Trafford and holds five + 1 on his fingers - Oct 2011

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