Manchester City will honour Ricky Hatton at this afternoon's derby with United.
It is understood those at Hatton's beloved club will hold a minute's applause and both sides will wear black armbands in memory of the Mancunian fighter, who was found dead at his home this morning.
Hatton was well known to staff at City and had been due to sit at a table in hospitality for the clash.
Many have been left distraught by the development and there is likely to be a deeply sombre mood at the Etihad.
'Manchester City are devastated to learn of the sad passing of City fan and boxing legend Ricky Hatton, aged 46,' a club statement read.