Legends of both Manchester United and Manchester City came together to pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

Former United captain Charlton died on October 21 at the age of 86. His death was announced just a few hours before the Reds' 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Though United had already paid tribute to the 1996 England World Cup winner against the Blades and then FC Copenhagen in midweek, the whole of Manchester came together to remember of one football's all-time greats, putting rivalries aside ahead of Sunday's derby encounter. READ MORE: United vs City LIVE READ MORE: Why Jonny Evans started for United vs City United legends Alex Stepney, Pat Crerand and John Aston Jr.

joined forces with City greats Mike Summerbee and Tony Book, plus Brian Kidd, who played for both, by gathering on the edge of the centre circle for a minute's applause.

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Manchester United and Man City legends pay emotional tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton before derby

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