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Derby Day Cup: Manchester and Merseyside derbies final

16 Apr 2001:  Gary McAllister of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Everton in the Premier League match at Goodison Park
Image: Gary McAllister scored Liverpool's winner in 2001 against Everton

We now know the nation's favourite Manchester and Merseyside derbies. But which was the better game? 

All this week's we've run a head-to-head knockout competition to find out which were the best Premier League Manchester and Merseyside derbies.

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In Thursday's final Manchester United's 2-1 win over Manchester City in 2011 - which featured Wayne Rooney's spectacular overhead kick - came out on top for that rivalry.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney (2nd L) scores their second goal against Manchester City
Image: Wayne Rooney's spectacular overhead won Man Utd the 2011 derby with City

Meanwhile, Liverpool's 3-2 comeback triumph at Everton in 2001 - when Gary McAllister scored an injury-time winner - won the Merseyside contest.

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Derby Day is coming on Sky Sports, with Manchester United taking on Manchester City and Liverpool playing hosts to Everton

Now we want you to tell us which of these dramatic derbies was the best.

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Vote for your favourite game below - and then watch the two derbies live on Sky Sports Premier League this Sunday.

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