Topics: Chris Smalling, Manchester United, Manchester City, English Premier League
The Manchester United defender was sent off in the first half after two yellow card offenses in just eight minutes.

Like many derbies, the clash between Manchester United and Manchester City is always an eagerly anticipated affair, especially in recent seasons with the resurgence of the team Red Devils fans refer to as their "noisy neighbors".

Moreover, the matches are always a spicy, entertaining encounter for both fans and neutrals alike. And today's was no exception.

Defender Chris Smalling certainly won't be a fan favorite on the red side of Manchester after he was sent off after earning himself two yellow cards in the span of just eight minutes. But was it justified? Have a look at some photos of the second infraction below:

Smalling and James Milner tangle in the later part of the first half

The midfielder and the defender mixing it up as they both go for a loose ball

Smalling appears to have beaten Milner somewhat in the foot-race

The two collide and the defender is given his marching orders in the 38th minute