After dominating Manchester United in the 2012 Community Shield, they become my first opponents of the 2012/13 defence of my Premier League crown.
Premiership 19/08/11
Manchester United 2-1 Manchester City
Manchester United battled their way to a 2-1 victory in this evenly-matched contest between two hard working teams.
Nani had no trouble from scoring from the spot when Kompany conceded a penalty. Scotland captain Darren Fletcher doubled United's lead with a poorly struck effort from inside the penalty area on 30 minutes.
An error from United's Patrice Evra allowed centre-back Phil Jagielka to socre a close range header. With City staring in defeat, there was controvesry as world class midfielder Nigel De Jong then had a penalty shout turned down.
Current manager Walsall_Craig joined City in July 2011 and has been in charge for 14months
Man of the Match : Nani - Manchester United
Attendance: 75,797
Premiership 19/08/11
Manchester United 2-1 Manchester City
Manchester United battled their way to a 2-1 victory in this evenly-matched contest between two hard working teams.
Nani had no trouble from scoring from the spot when Kompany conceded a penalty. Scotland captain Darren Fletcher doubled United's lead with a poorly struck effort from inside the penalty area on 30 minutes.
An error from United's Patrice Evra allowed centre-back Phil Jagielka to socre a close range header. With City staring in defeat, there was controvesry as world class midfielder Nigel De Jong then had a penalty shout turned down.
Current manager Walsall_Craig joined City in July 2011 and has been in charge for 14months
Man of the Match : Nani - Manchester United
Attendance: 75,797
