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Gallery: Debuts to remember

We could see several debutants against Sunderland on Saturday and with that in mind, we're taking a look back at the players who made a flying start in the Blue shirt...

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UNFORGETTABLE: It doesn't get any better than scoring a Derby winner on your debut. Just ask Benjani...

UNFORGETTABLE: It doesn't get any better than scoring a Derby winner on your debut. Just ask Benjani...
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SELECAO STYLE: Elano was the architect of Sven Goran-Eriksson's new-look City's 2-0 over West Ham in 2007.

SELECAO STYLE: Elano was the architect of Sven Goran-Eriksson's new-look City's 2-0 over West Ham in 2007.
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DEBUT DELIGHT. The Brazilian set up fellow new boy Rolando Bianchi for the opening goal.

DEBUT DELIGHT. The Brazilian set up fellow new boy Rolando Bianchi for the opening goal.
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THUNDERBOLT: A trademark free kick marked Stuart Pearce's bow in the Blue shirt.

THUNDERBOLT: A trademark free kick marked Stuart Pearce's bow in the Blue shirt.
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PART TWO: Shaun Wright-Phillips second debut was one to remember, as he grabbed a brace against Sunderland in 2008.

PART TWO: Shaun Wright-Phillips second debut was one to remember, as he grabbed a brace against Sunderland in 2008.
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I'VE ARRIVED: It was an eagerly anticipated debut and Robinho certainly didn't disappoint with a stunning free kick against Chelsea.

I'VE ARRIVED: It was an eagerly anticipated debut and Robinho certainly didn't disappoint with a stunning free kick against Chelsea.
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COLOSSUS: Eliaquim Mangala announced himself to the Etihad faithful with a commanding performance against Chelsea in 2014.

COLOSSUS: Eliaquim Mangala announced himself to the Etihad faithful with a commanding performance against Chelsea in 2014.
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MESMERISING: Samir Nasri was at his creative best in his first game, laying on three chances in a 5-1 over Spurs.

MESMERISING: Samir Nasri was at his creative best in his first game, laying on three chances in a 5-1 over Spurs.
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GET USED TO IT: A brace against Swansea on his debut and he's not stopped scoring since...

GET USED TO IT: A brace against Swansea on his debut and he's not stopped scoring since...