Late goals, a famous overhead kick and a rare Paul Scholes header are all included in Wayne Rooney's top five derby days moments ahead of Sunday's crucial clash. The two sides are locked in a battle with Arsenal for the second automatic Champions League qualification place and neither side know that a defeat could see them slip out of contention. Listed on his website, the Manchester United striker spoke about his most memorable moments, which included FOUR stoppage time winners. Wayne Rooney (right) has listed his five most memorable moments of the Manchester derby . 1) Manchester United 2-1 Manchester City, February 2011, Rooney overhead kick . Sir Alex Ferguson's side recorded a crucial win over their city rivals in the race for the Premier League back in 2011,and Rooney's spectacular overhead kick cemented his place in United folklore when it flew into the top corner past the helpless Joe Hart. The England striker couldn't quite believe that had happened at full-time: 'It was a massive game for both teams and to score in that way was something I will never forget, the feeling was unbelievable. 'I knew Nani was going to cross it so I was getting ready for an header, then it took a little deflection and come behind me, I never really had time to think and just tried the overhead and thankfully it went in the top corner.' The England captain scored a spectacular overhead kick to win the derby and keep their title hopes alive . 2) Manchester United 4-3 Manchester City, September 2009, Michael Owen 96 minute winner . In a ding-dong game at Old Trafford, Craig Bellamy scored a late equaliser for the visitors, as the home fans fell silent but with virtually the last kick of the game, Ryan Giggs found Michael Owen, who slotted home past the on-rushing Shay Given. Rooney says it's a game he'll never forget: 'It was end to end for a lot of the game and when Craig Bellamy equalised in the 90th minute everyone thought that was it, so when Michael Owen scored in the last few seconds it was an unbelievable moment for both Michael and the team and it's certainly a moment I will never forget.' Michael Owen (right) scored a 96 minute winner not long after Craig Bellamy had equalised for the visitors . 3) Manchester United 3-1 Manchester City, January 2010, Rooney sends his side to Wembley . Former United striker Carlos Tevez looked like he'd sent the Carling Cup semi-final into extra-time after cancelling out goals from Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick, but Rooney had other ideas, when he headed home a stoppage time goal and send his side to Wembley. Rooney said: 'To score the decisive goal late on in any game is a special feeling for any player, but to do it in a derby and to send your team into a final makes it even better.' Rooney scored a stoppage time winner to send United through to the Carling Cup final at Wembley . 4) Manchester City 0-1 Manchester United, April 2010, Scholes heads home last-gasp goal . The midfield maestro's rare header was the third stoppage time goal United had scored against their rivals in that season, as they kept their title hopes alive in a game they couldn't afford to slip-up, which is why Rooney ranks this goal as one of the most important. He said: 'Paul Scholes's header was vital for us that season and kept us in the title race. At that stage of the season every game is massive, especially when you need to win, so for something like that to happen just when you think the game is coming to an end is incredible.' Paul Scholes headed home an injury time to keep his side in the hunt for the Premier League title . 5) Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United, December 2012, Van Persie stoppage time free-kick . United's big signing of the season, Robin van Persie, proved his worth when he fired home a free-kick from the edge of the box for another stoppage time winner, putting Rooney and co six points clear at the top of the Premier League table. 'This was a massive game, they came to Old Trafford as the champions, said Rooney. 'So for Robin to score the winner late on and take us 6 points clear at the top of the table was very important'. Robin van Persie's deflected free-kick put United six points clear at the top on their to winning the league .
Wayne Rooney listed his five most memorable moments of the derby . Manchester United welcome neighbours City to Old Trafford on Sunday . Rooney's overhead kick and winner in the Carling Cup made the list . Paul Scholes, Michael Owen and Robin van Persie were also included . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .