On Monday the likes of Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Radamel Falcao enjoyed kickabouts with kids in schools across Manchester for United's admirable foundation. Across the city, Manuel Pellegrini and Samir Nasri were facing the world's media ahead of Tuesday's Champions League visit of Barcelona. Things have changed in these parts with the blue half seemingly in the ascendency after decades of red dominance. Here, Sportsmail examines whether Manchester City are now a bigger club than Manchester United... Colombian striker Radamel Falcao shows off his dribbling during a school visit on Monday Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri (left) shares a joke with manager Manuel Pellegrini on Monday
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Manchester City have won two Premier League titles in three years
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Manchester United face a battle to qualify for the UEFA Champions League
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City have become one of the best teams in Europe in the last few seasons
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Manchester City vs Barcelona team news, probable line ups and more
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Manchester City vs Barcelona: How do the two teams compare?
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