We might have to rethink the old cliche about Manchester United fans not hailing from the north-west.
Just hours after neighbours City overtook Louis van Gaal's team to reclaim top spot in the Premier League with a win over Chelsea, there were reports of a mass theft of United shirts in the Greater Manchester area.
Looking to take City's fans down a notch, the police couldn't resist having a little dig on social media...
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