Defence:
John O’Shea – starting at right-back that day, John O’Shea is now with Sunderland after a long but uneventful stay with Manchester United.
Patrice Evra – an Old Trafford legend, Patrice Evra left the club last summer and is currently with Juventus.
Rio Ferdinand – a player who should really retire, Rio Ferdinand is perhaps in the final season of his playing career with Queens Park Rangers.
Nemanja Vidic – past his peak some time ago now, Nemanja Vidic is with Inter Milan and struggling to impress.
Micah Richards – despite looking a promising talent, Micah Richards never really made it at City and is currently on loan at Fiorentina.
Wayne Bridge – now 34 years old and retired, Wayne Bridge was most recently in the Championship with Reading.
Kolo Toure – a signing that never really worked out for City, Kolo Toure is now a squad player at Liverpool.
Joleon Lescott – now with West Bromwich Albion after falling out of favour at City last season, though he did pick up one final Premier League winners’ medal.