Fifth round classics

headed a second. But the third strike was another thing of beauty with a spell of "olé football" suddenly springing into serious action to allow Denis Irwin to jink through and claim a marvellous team goal.

1996: Manchester City (H) 2-1
A hugely enjoyable derby cup encounter was going City's way when Uwe Rosler broke the offside trap to chip past Peter Schmeichel. The Blues were incensed when a penalty was awarded for Michael Frontzeck holding down Cantona and the Frenchman did not need a second invitation to score from the spot. Lee Sharpe completed the turnaround by thumping Phil Neville's centre on the volley through Eike Immel's defences to keep United on course for another Wembley appearance.

2004: Manchester City (H) 4-2
Although it may be best remembered for Gary Neville's dismissal for a headbutt on Steve McManaman, this was a derby jam-packed with drama. Ahead through Paul Scholes, the hosts were reduced to 10 men before the break and even a quickfire double after 70 minutes by Ruud van Nistelrooy and Cristiano Ronaldo failed to kill the