1. Original and best - United were founded in 1878, two years before City.
But theyre no longer in Manchester.2. Prize guys - United's trophy cabinet is ludicrously well stocked - 20 league titles, three European Cups, 11 FA Cups put City well and truly in the shade.
But that trophy cabinet isnt in Manchester3. Fanbase - United's global support is estimated at around 660m, which when you consider the world's population is 7bn, is incredible.
Most City fans come from Manchester
4. Old Trafford - 75,000 pack into Old Trafford every other week to cheer on the Reds. Even when City extend their stadium to 60,000 the Reds will still have bragging rights to spare.
But the 60,000 will be in Manchester
5. Class of 92 - The Reds have a great tradition of producing home-grown talent and there is no better example of that than the famed class of 92.
But that home isnt in manchester
6. Great entertainers - City have been brilliant this season, but over the years it has been United with their trademark tempo and wing play that has got the pulses racing.
City have been brilliant in Manchester
7. Derby record - United have 69 wins in derbies compared to City's 46, with 50 draws.
City's biggest derby win wasnt in manchester
8. Rich list - United are third on the latest Deloitte rich list with revenues of £320.3m well ahead of City's £238.7m .
City are the richest club in Manchester mind
9. Just Champion - Despite their domestic struggles United are still in the Champions League .
And City are still in Manchester
10. Social club - United's facebook following of over 44m dwarfs City's 10.5k.