6) Manchester United vs Manchester City (Manchester derby)
The United-City rivalry has taken on far greater significance in recent years, with the two sides regularly going head-to-head over the Premier League title. However, it took many years of City struggling in lower divisions before such games were possible.
5) Aston Villa vs Birmingham City (Second City derby)
There might be a division between these two sides, but you can guarantee that they’re still keeping tabs on each other. If you need proof of the dislike between the Midlands rivals, you only have to look at the reaction that greeted Alex McLeish during his ill-fated spell at Villa Park.