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Derby bow

Zlatan Ibrahimovic could join list of Manchester derby greats like Sergio Aguero, Robin van Persie and Marcus Rashford with debut goal

Swede has netted in every first appearance of local clash — but could he become 15th to do it on Prem Manchester derby bow?

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ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC will be looking to add his name to a list of greats if he nets on his Manchester derby debut.

The Swede has so far managed to score every time he has tasted local rivalry for the first time.

 Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates netting against Southampton in the Premier League
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates netting against Southampton in the Premier LeagueCredit: Reuters

And this will be first sample of Manchester’s biggest tussle.

Ibrahimovic would become the 15th player to score in his first United-City clash.

So who are the others?

SunSport looks back at the list of names which will amaze and shock you in equal measure.

Roy Keane — City 2 United 3, 1993-94

 Roy Keane scored the winner in a sensational debut Manchester derby
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Roy Keane scored the winner in a sensational debut Manchester derbyCredit: Getty Images

Niall Quinn’s first-half double appeared to set the home side on their way to a first Premier League derby victory.

But Eric Cantona hit back to twice after the interval to bring United level.

And Keane netted the winner three minutes from time to clinch a memorable derby win.

Andy Cole — City 0 United 3, 1994-95

 Andy Cole was a goal scorer in first Manchester derby as United won 3-0
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Andy Cole was a goal scorer in first Manchester derby as United won 3-0Credit: Shaun Botterill/ALLSPORT

United were well and truly top dogs in Manchester throughout the 90s.

The Red Devils were unbeaten against their local rivals throughout the entire decade.

Cole was Britain’s most-expensive player when he netted the third at Maine Road.

Mikheil Kavelashvili — City 2 United 3, 1995-96

 Ryan Giggs celebrates scoring a late screamer for Manchester United at Maine Road
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Ryan Giggs celebrates scoring a late screamer for Manchester United at Maine RoadCredit: Getty Images

City actually had two Georgians on the field — but it was the lesser known one who got on the scoresheet.

Georgi Kinkladze had been making the headlines with some fine displays.

Howeverm Kavelashvili netted City's second equaliser on his actual debut for the club at Maine Road on the way to another derby defeat.

Ryan Giggs' late screamer clinched the points for United.

Nicolas Anelka — City 3 United 1, 2002-03

 Nicolas Anelka celebrates scoring against Man United in last Maine Road clash
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Nicolas Anelka celebrates scoring against Man United in last Maine Road clashCredit: PA:Press Association

Relegations for City meant there had only been two Manchester derbies since 1996.

Led by Kevin Keegan, the blue half of the city were determined to end the rot and win the final local clash at Maine Road.

Shaun Goater netted twice, with Anelka’s goal in between adding his name to this list.

Jon Macken — City 4 United 1, 2003-04

 Jon Macken got his name on scoresheet at Man City overcame United 4-1
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Jon Macken got his name on scoresheet at Man City overcame United 4-1Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

City wins over United were now commonplace.

So much so that even the likes of Macken got in on the act.

The current Bamber Bridge striker put City 2-0 up after Robbie Fowler had opened the scoring.

Hatem Trabelsi — United 3 City 1, 2006-07

 Hatem Trabelsi scored only Manchester City goal against United at Old Trafford
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Hatem Trabelsi scored only Manchester City goal against United at Old TraffordCredit: Getty Images

The Tunisian only scored once in his City career — and it was an absolute cracker.

United were leading through goals from Wayne Rooney and Louis Saha before Trabelsi’s thunderbolt gave the away side some hope.

But Cristiano Ronaldo clinched it late on.

Geovanni — City 1 United 0, 2007-08

 Geovanni celebrates after scoring only goal of derby at City of Manchester Stadium
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Geovanni celebrates after scoring only goal of derby at City of Manchester StadiumCredit: Getty Images

Thaksin Shinawatra had taken over City and brought in a host of stars.

One of those — Geovanni — netted the only goal as City won a home derby for the third time in five seasons.

It also meant Sven-Goran Eriksson overcame Sir Alex Ferguson.

Benjani — United 1 City 2, 2007-08

 Benjani scored Manchester City's first winning-goal at Old Trafford since 1974
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Benjani scored Manchester City's first winning-goal at Old Trafford since 1974Credit: Getty

City claimed their first double over United for 38 years with victory on the 50th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster.

Vassell had already opened the scoring before new signing, Benjani, made it two with the use of his shoulder.

He did little else in his City career, but remains an icon with supporters.

Gareth Barry, Craig Bellamy, Michael Owen — United 4 City 3, 2009-10

 Gareth Barry celebrates after equalising for Manchester City at Old Trafford
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Gareth Barry celebrates after equalising for Manchester City at Old TraffordCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Craig Bellamy thought he had salvaged a point for Manchester City at the death
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Craig Bellamy thought he had salvaged a point for Manchester City at the deathCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 But Michael Owen had the last laugh with goal six minutes into stoppage time
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But Michael Owen had the last laugh with goal six minutes into stoppage timeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

It was the most highly-anticipated clash in Premier League history with Carlos Tevez returning to Old Trafford.

Barry levelled after Rooney’s opener and Bellamy hit back both times after Darren Fletcher’s brace twice gave United the lead — the Welshman’s second coming in stoppage time.

But six minutes later, Owen popped up to clinch one of the Premier League’s classic clashes.

Sergio Aguero — United 1 City 6, 2011-12

 Sergio Aguero puts Manchester City 3-0 up at Old Trafford in unforgettable win
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Sergio Aguero puts Manchester City 3-0 up at Old Trafford in unforgettable winCredit: Getty Images

It’s difficult to find a more memorable scoreline in Premier League history.

Jonny Evans’ sending off gave United a mountain to climb.

Doubles from Mario Balotelli and Edin Dzeko were the talking points — but Aguero netted the first of his seven derby goals in his first-ever appearance.

Robin van Persie — City 2 United 3, 2012-13

 Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring late winner in first Manchester derby
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Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring late winner in first Manchester derbyCredit: Getty Images

Another classic, and another late, late show.

Rooney’s double was cancelled out by goals from Yaya Toure and Pablo Zabaleta.

Only for Van Persie to win the game with a stoppage-time free-kick.

Marcus Rashford — City 0 United 1, 2015-16

 Marcus Rashford was the hero as Manchester United beat City 1-0 at the Etihad
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Marcus Rashford was the hero as Manchester United beat City 1-0 at the EtihadCredit: AP:Associated Press

The Red Devils had failed to win at the Etihad since Van Persie’s winner.

But that run came to an end when the man-of-the-moment got in on the act.

Just a few weeks earlier, Rashford would have had no hope of starting the derby.

But he led the line and struck the only goal of the game.

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