Manchester City star Yaya Toure faces Arsenal at The Emirates on Saturday evening but could well have been playing for the Gunners had a trial with the club turned out differently.

GREATEST LONDON DERBY! 19 November 1887: The first time the two teams team played one another. The friendly, in which Tottenham won 2-1, ended 15 minutes early due to lack of lighting. At the time Arsenal was located in Kent. 4 December 1909: The first league game between the two teams was in the…

Sylvain Wiltord of Arsenal running with the ball during the Carling Cup Quarter Final match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal on December 16, 2003 at The Hawthorns in West Bromwich, England....

Arsenal footballer Tommy Lawton jumps for the ball during a match against Sheffield United, 11th September 1954

Welcome to a new series at MailOnline, in which we're going to be delving into football's rich history and showing you many of the countless wonderful images that help to illustrate the game in all its glory.

Brian Kidd with hat.