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Man City inadvertently helped Man Utd become the biggest force in English football
Manchester City's runaway derby victory over rivals Manchester United helped 'clear the minds' of their players ahead of 13 top flight titles from the next 23 seasons. Having finished 11th in the previous Division One season, United lost 5-1 at Maine Road to newly promoted City following a David Oldfield brace and strikes from Trevor Morley, Ian Bishop and Andy Hinchcliffe - who mocked United fans with his celebration.Following a positive start to the fixture, the players were taken off the playing surface due to crowd confusion - a period in which the home side settled and came out firing. READ MORE: Patrice Evra calmed Fergie down with one comment after Man City thrashed Man Utd With City looking for their first win over United in almost a decade, City star Paul Lake one described how a fan begged him to help City win before the fixture.Among the United side, who would go on to finish 11th in the table, was top scorer Mark Hughes, who believes it was a turning point for the manager, players and club in general."It was tough to take," he told Sky Sports of the damaging result.
