Local rivalries were resumed this weekend with a couple of big game derbies between clubs sharing the same cities – but with very little else in common.
The North East derby between Sunderland and Newcastle was a bit disappointing and the Toon Army was lucky enough to come away with a point after being outplayed for most of the game. But the Birmingham versus aston Villa game for the second city’s bragging rights was more spicy – eventually settled by local lad Gabriel Agbonlahor’s last minute winner.
With at least 12 teams in the Premier League that can claim fierce local rivals there will be more big games that divide regions this season – but which one can claim to be the the mother of all derbies?
Click through to vote from six of the best