Manchester has been a hotbed for some amazing matches over the years. With some of the best moments of the Premier League having taken place within the city, it has earned itself a nasty reputation for those teams who come to play here. Be it Manchester United or Manchester City, they both have made their place in the footballing world.

And when two giants from the same city come face to face, it’s not just another game of football. It’s a battle for supremacy. It’s a war-cry for the bragging rights. These are the matches which divide supreme from mediocre. And neither would ever put a foot backward.

This hostility has been a part between these two clubs ever since Manchester City started playing top-tier football. It was further amplified by the influx of Arab funding, which supposedly went against the belief of their counterparts. This anger often channeled itself into the game, with commitment at an all time high. And when things did not go the expected way, these emotions outburst on the field, by either of the sides.

Here are the top 5 moments in the Manchester Derby which went dirty!

5. Fellaini spits at Sergio Aguero:

This is a recent incident, after Louis van Gaal took over Manchester United. Last November at the Manchester Derby, Fellaini made a really harsh tackle on the Argentine near to the closing of the first half. As Aguero fell down clutching his shin, his team claimed for a penalty, which was not given by the referee.

In the heat of the moment, Marouane Fellaini bent down to release his emotions on the striker but as he did so, images captured him spitting close to the position where Aguero lay hurt. Although this escaped the referee’s notice, many fans claimed it to be an act of disrespect towards their beloved striker. In the post match conference, Louis van Gaal tried to defend saying it was unintentional and it happens while one talks though it surely didn’t seem that way.