And we will fight forevermore because of derby day..

So, last weekend - the Manchester derby.. Manchester City against their next door neighbours (if a 5-hour trip down the M1 counts as close..)! Everything at stake: pride, the top spot for United, a fourth place spot for City.. It's the first game we fans look for when the fixture list is printed. It apparently is 'just another game' for United but to Manchester City, it's the biggest match of the season!

As a Manchester City fan, I've been through the heartache and the ecstasy.. the ups and the downs.. the tears and the smiles. And, my lot have forever been in the shadows of the Reds. And why shouldn't they? We've done nothing for 34 years, whereas United, with a wonderful manager (as much as I despise him!), have won pretty much everything!

I hate United. What City fan doesn't? When I see a United shirt in the street, I automatically think: "I bet you've never been to a game. Another replica shirt sold to the arm-chair supporter." Stereotypical, I know, but it's the natural reaction. When I see Fergie on the TV, moaning about a decision the referee made, it actually makes me feel physically sick. The thought of it now is riling me up..

So, when - for the THIRD time this season - United score a last minute goal against my beloved Blues, surely I must feel sheer devastation. But I didn't. My dad always mocks my reaction when City lose - I'm gutted. But I wasn't on Saturday. I just felt.. numb. Maybe I'm getting used to it? Does that happen with age? You just think: "I can't be bothered anymore.."? I hope not..

Typically, Scholes' header has been shown numerous times on Sky Sports News. Now that I complain, of course. I'd want to see a Tevez winner against United over and over again. I'll just wait until it actually happens in real life..

This weekend, United play Tottenham - arguably our closest rivals in the 'Race for Fourth' - and I find myself praying for a United win. What a bittersweet feeling.. My hatred for United is actually - for probably the first time - battling my love for my club. For City to reclaim their place as the favourites to realistically claim the last Champions League spot, they'd have to beat Arsenal at the Emirates and United would have to beat Tottenham. I hate to say it but.. come on United! A win for the Reds could mean more to City than a Blues' win at Arsenal! As long as we don't lose there, of course..

So, I won't exactly be 'cheering United on' come Saturday lunchtime. But I do want them to win. It's a yukky sort of feeling. But I want what's best for City - after all, I love them more than I hate United. So, come on Team Manchester!