Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor heads in the first goal past Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak

Micah Richards of Manchester City nets his sides second goal

Carlos Tevez of Manchester City jumps for joy as he celebrates bringing his side level

Manchester United recorded their 24th Premier League victory over Aston Villa last season, courtesy of Federico Macheda

Paul Scholes is one of the last men standing for Manchester United

Elevating his game

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Carlos Tevez of Man City (c) celebrates his goal during the Carling Cup quarter...

Manchester City's Carlos Tevez celebrates after he scores his sides second goal of the game

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor brings the scores level

Manchester City's Carlos Tevez scores his sides second goal of the game

Manchester United's Gary Neville (L) vies for the ball against Portsmouth's Icelandic Hermann Hreidarsson (R) during...

Portsmouth's newly appointed Manager Avram Grant receives applause ahead of the game against Manchester United during the Premiership match at Fratton Park in Portsmouth on November 28, 2009. Wayne Rooney scored...

Blue Moon: Fowler struggled for form and fitness at Manchester City

Manchester United's youngsters get an accelerated development, says Darren Fletcher

High kickin'

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Emmanuel Adebayor of Manchester City is muscled off the ball by Kamil Zayette of...

Shaun Wright-Phillips celebrates with Robinho after his shot deflected gives Manchester City the lead