The first fixture between Manchester United and Manchester City of the 2011-12 Premier League season took place on 23 October 2011. It was the visitors who left Old Trafford victorious after a 1-6 win over their local rivals. Despite the hosts scoring through Darren Fletcher, the blue side of the city were victorious courtesy of 2 goals from Mario Balotelli, 1 from Sergio Agüero, 1 from David Silva and 2 from Edin Džeko.