Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Supporters of both Manchester clubs share an affinity right now after slipping to defeat in European finals.
Just a few days after Manchester United were humbled on penalty kicks by Villarreal in the Europa League showpiece, neighbours and Premier League champions Manchester City were edged out in the big one against Chelsea.
The prospect of both European trophies being resident in this footballing city for the next 12 months was genuine. However, after being beaten by the underdogs in their respective showdowns - in Gdansk and Porto - United fans and their City counterparts know exactly how each other is feeling.
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