We kick off our derby day gallery with man-of-the-moment Mario Balotelli, who defied the opinions of a couple of pundits to turn it on when it really mattered. But anyone who’s watched him closely in recent weeks already knew that he’s in prime form – although everyone in sky blue turned in a stellar performance.

Mario got the ball rolling with this sublime finish.

A few people tried the all-new "Mancini dance" before normal service was resumed.

The disbelief and joy was contagious, and it spread over to City Square where there was a minor outbreak of Poznaning.

And as for this chap, not only has the shock turned his hair grey...

They were handing out scarves laced with chloroform as the goals literally rained in during the closing stages.

Every picture tells a story.