Tom Jenkins 

FA Cup Semi-Final : Manchester City v Manchester United – in pictures

Our photographer Tom Jenkins was at Wembley to bring you all the action as the two Manchester teams clash in the most important derby in years
  
  


Man City v Man Utd: Manchester City and Manchester United fans walk down Wembley Way
Today is the 159th time that the red and blue halves of Manchester have faced each other but the first time that have done so at Wembley. United are ahead with 66 victories against City's 42 and there have been 50 draws Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Wayne Rooney sits on the bench as he is banned serving a two match ban
Wayne Rooney sits out today's game on the bench Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Roberto Mancini looks pensive ahead of kick off
Roberto Mancini looks pensive ahead of kick off Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Alex Ferguson watching the FA Cup Semi-Final from the Royal Box
...or maybe he's a bit jealous because Sir Alex Ferguson is watching the game from the Royal Box Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: City fan Noel Gallagher takes in the atmoshere
City fan Noel Gallagher takes in the atmoshere from his box behind the Royal Box Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Manchester City fan in a banana suit
It's no wonder there's a lot of space around him Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: The two teams enter the pitch
The two teams enter a packed Wembley Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Nani goes past De Jong and Kompany
Mancini has reason to be pensive as United start brightly. Here Nani leaves Nigel De Jong and Vincent Kompany in his wake Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Joe Hart saves from Dimitar Berbatov
It's not long before they create their first chance. Some nice build-up play outside the area creates space for Dimitar Berbatov to burst through into the area, but he is denied by a smart save from Joe Hart who rushes out to block the shot Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Berbatov slides in
Almost immediately Berbatov gets another chance to open the scoring after Nani creates himself some space and then slips a perfect pass across the six yard box. Berbatov slides in to meet the cross ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Berbatov dispair after missing a chance
... but he shins it over the bar. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: City manager Roberto Mancini gives instructions to Mario Balotelli
City manager Roberto Mancini gives instructions to Mario Balotelli Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Van der Saar dives at Toure's feet
Edwin van der Saar dives at Yaya Touré's feet Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Gareth Barry sticks out a leg to dispossess Park
Gareth Barry sticks out a leg to dispossess Park Ji-sung Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: United fans taunt City fans
Gareth Barry shoots into the side-netting. City fans thought it was in, so their opposite numbers use the opportunity for some banter. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Mario Balotelli controls the ball
Mario Balotelli controls the ball Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Yaya Toure scores for Manchester City
Seven minutes after the restart City draw first blood after some slack United play. Firstly Van der Sar slices a clearance, but then Michael Carrick misjudges a pass, allowing Toure to pick up the ball in the centre, 20 yards out, drop a shoulder to shift to the right, draw the keeper and slot the ball home Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Manchester City players celebrate Toure's goal
...and his City team-mates help him celebrate Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Manchester City fans celebrate their goal
...and the City fans celebrate in their now customary fashion Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Paul Scholes is outnumbered by Silva and De Jong
Paul Scholes is outnumbered by David Silva and De Jong but still gets stuck in. In the 72nd minute the United veteran has one of his moments and goes in very high on Pablo Zabaleta and gets his marching orders Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Scholes apologises to Zabaleta after fouling him
A rather half hearted apology from Scholes to Pablo Zabaleta before he received his red card Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Van der Saar takes a clatter on the ankle as he saves from Balotelli
Van der Saar takes a clatter on the ankle as he saves from Balotelli Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Yaya Toure and Nemanja Vidic battle it out in the air
Yaya Toure and Nemanja Vidic battle it out in the air Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Manchester City fan prays
Blow the final whistle... please. But there's going to be at least five minutes of injury time Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Manchester City fans celebrate their victory
...and there is but United can't equalise and the whistle finally goes. City are in the FA Cup final and their fans go wild Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Manchester City fans celebrate at the end
...both young and old alike Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man City v Man Utd: Mario Balotelli, Rio Ferdinand and Anderson in a melee
The final whistle doesn't bring an end to the action on the pitch. Mario Balotelli, who can start a fight in an empty room, is in the middle of a fracas after annoying Rio Ferdinand and Anderson. City manager Roberto Mancini is in the middle of it trying to seperate him from the aggro Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: The City players mimic their fans' celebration
Once the handbags come to an end, the celebrations start and the City players mimic their fans' celebrations Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Man City v Man Utd: Manchester City fans
City fans have the final word. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
 

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