Manchester United fans mocked arch-rivals Manchester City with “115” scarves ahead of their derby date, as the Blues sweat on FFP punishments.

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• City face punishment in FFP saga
• Red Devils supporters take joy in rivals' misery
• Premier League derby day at Old Trafford

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Reigning Premier League champions from the Etihad Stadium remain locked in a long-running Financial Fair Play case. They were made aware of the charges being levelled against them more than two years ago.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  An independent hearing into supposed monetary mismanagement has come to a close, but no verdict has been delivered as yet. That is keeping speculation regarding potential points deductions and demotion out of the English top-flight ticking over.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Unsurprisingly, given the rivalry that exists between the two clubs, United fans were happy to poke fun at "noisy neighbours” when seeing them pay another visit to Old Trafford. Special edition scarves were produced by bookmakers that reminded those on the blue half of Manchester of their supposed rule breaches.

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• WHAT MIDNITE SAID

  A spokesperson for Midnite said: “We caused a stir ahead of the Manchester derby by handing out special edition scarves that reminded City about their 115 charges. We wanted to create a keepsake for fans in attendance as City fans face an anxious wait over their alleged breaking of financial rules.”

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