Excellent display from City, who end their recent slide in style. A day to remember for United became a day to forget
Full time
The whistle goes! City are good value for that win
90
Desperate stuff from United, but Vidic is offside
90
Goal
Michael Carrick pulls one back, rifling home from the edge of the area
90
Three minutes will be added. Giggs finds Scholes but he is offside
89
Scholes shoots over after some neat play by Carrick and Ronaldo. The homes fans are streaming out of the exits
87
Martin Petrov makes way for Javier Garrido
85
Van der Sar launches a long ball but it won't fall for Vidic, who is playing as a centre forward
83
Substitution
Sun Jihai replaces Dietmar Hamann
83
Ji-Sung Park skips clear and Brown's cross is headed behind by Dunne. Michael Ball clears the corner
81
Corner to United as Onuoha slips in the corner. Bundled behind and a goal kick is given
79
City are edging to their first league double over United in 38 years
78
Hart is left standing as Giggs fires wide from distance
77
United need something special as the Blues are starting to look comfortable
75
Substitution
City respond with Felipe Caicedo replacing fellow debutant Benjani Mwaruwari
72
Substitution
Last throw of United's dice: Owen Hargreaves and Michael Carrick replace Luis de Abreu Anderson and John O'Shea
71
There is no passing Dunne and Richards. They have been resolute in the heart of the Citizens' defence
70
City might think that they have weathered the storm; the home crowd is quieter as the clock ticks down
68
United's turn to force a corner. Time running out for the home side. Cleared to Ji-Sung Park, who shoots wide from 35 yards
67
City break at speed, Hamann finding Petrov who has his cross intercepted by Vidic. A flurry of three corners follows. Van der Sar clings on and launches another attack
65
Richard Dunne clears behind for a corner as Tevez prepares to pull the trigger. Cleared by City
64
Substitution
First change: Ji-Sung Park replaces the disappointing Luis Carlos Nani
62
Ronaldo collects a Scholes pass and fires narrowly wide of the left post from outside the area
61
Backs-to-the-wall stuff from City, with Ball and Dunne making good blocks inside the area
59
A good fast break from City, Petrov and Benjani firing in shots after Ferdinand again conceded possession
57
Yellow Card
John O'Shea is booked for a foul on Darius Vassell
55
United have it in the net but offside! Tevez slots home but the flag was up early when Scholes had the initial shot. United are pouring forward at every opportunity
54
Wes Brown slips in Ronaldo, whose cross evades everyone. Tevez and Nani were left waiting
53
Richards again challenges Ronaldo, conceding a corner. That came from a long ball - United are definitely trying to get the ball forward quickly. The corner nearly falls to Vidic, but Hart smothers at his feet
52
City are looking slick on the counter, utilising the pace of Petrov and Vassell in wide areas
50
Ryan Giggs finds Tevez but Micah Richards is over quickly to challenge
48
United are already showing more urgency, pressing the ball and shifting it early when in possession
46
Good 30 yard strike from Hamann, but Van der Sar saves easily. Quick release to Ronaldo, but City clear
Second half
Unlike last week, Sir Alex Ferguson has made no half time changes. City also unchanged. The second half begins
45
All three of United's league defeats have come when Rooney has been absent. The home side have lacked his urgency and creative spark
Half time
City have capitalised on United's poor display
44
Goal
Benjani scores! Petrov crosses and the debutant gets the slightest flick
43
Slack work from Ferdinand, who gives away possession cheaply. Petrov fires in a cross that Van der Sar only just turns away for a corner. Ronaldo slices behind for another City corner
41
Still not enough fluency from United as the game edges towards the break
39
Benjani wriggles free from Ferdinand, who went to sleep in trying to run the ball out. Petrov's corner is headed clear by Ronaldo
37
The Red Devils are increasing the pressure but City stand firm
35
Ronaldo latches onto Wes Brown's low cross, shoots first time and wins a corner. City clear and Ferdinand has his shot blocked
33
Ronaldo fires over... the famous dip didn't come in time
32
Free kick for United - definitely in Ronaldo territory
30
Vassell is fit to continue. Disjointed stuff from United - might they be in for more half time 'hairdryer treatment' as at Spurs last week?
28
City are stroking the ball around with confidence. Vassell takes a knock after contesting a high ball with John O'Shea
26
Good save from Hart, parrying Tevez's powerful volleyed drive. The game has exploded into life
25
United force a corner but cannot produce an immediate response
24
Goal
City score! Darius Vassell tucks home at the second attempt after good work by Benjani. United's defence was all over the place
22
City have now settled well and the visitors will be happy as the game reaches its quarter mark
20
Great interception from Rio Ferdinand, who flicks away Gelson Fernandes' cross from the advancing Benjani
17
Ronaldo goes down in the box under Dietmar Hamann's challenge, but no penalty
15
City are finding their feet and threaten through a Petrov cross that Van der Sar pounces on ahead of the lurking Benjani
14
Richard Dunne makes a crucial tackle on Tevez, who is released by a Ronaldo through ball
12
Benjani tees up Martin Petrov who fires over from 25 yards
10
The visitors enjoy a spell in United's half, ending with a good Michael Ball cross that is headed clear for a City throw
8
United have come out of the traps much faster, zipping the ball around in City's half
7
First chance: Carlos Tevez breaks down the right, crosses deep to Ryan Giggs who forces Joe Hart to tip over. The corner is cleared
5
A predictably high tempo start, with United enjoying slightly more possession
2
An early alarm for City as Anderson releases Ronaldo, but Micah Richards scrambles it clear
Kickoff
Referee Howard Webb starts the game
Awaiting Kickoff
The minute was well-observed and the silence gives way to a scintillating atmosphere
Awaiting Kickoff
Club wreaths are laid in the centre circle and the minute's silence begins
Awaiting Kickoff
The players also have numbers 1-11 on their backs. They are led through a guard of honour of young players by a lone piper
Awaiting Kickoff
Glorious sunshine greets the players, who emerge in their 1950's style kits to take part in the pre-match Munich air disaster commemorations
Awaiting Kickoff
City have not won at Old Trafford since 1974, although they did win this season's reverse fixture, by a 1-0 scoreline
Awaiting Kickoff
City give Benjani a debut - the former Pompey man will play as a lone striker in a 4-5-1 formation. City line-up: Hart, Onuoha, Dunne, Richards, Ball, Vassell, Ireland, Hamann, Fernandes, Petrov, Benjani
Awaiting Kickoff
Ronaldo and Anderson have shaken off ankle knocks. United team: Van der Sar, Brown, Vidic, Ferdinand, O'Shea, Nani, Anderson, Scholes, Giggs, Ronaldo, Tevez
Awaiting Kickoff
Team news for this special Manchester derby: both sides are missing a creative talent and a full back through suspension, Rooney and Evra for United, Elano and Corluka for City
Manchester United
Manchester City
Excellent display from City, who end their recent slide in style. A day to remember for United became a day to forget
Full time
The whistle goes! City are good value for that win
Desperate stuff from United, but Vidic is offside
Goal
Michael Carrick pulls one back, rifling home from the edge of the area
Three minutes will be added. Giggs finds Scholes but he is offside
Scholes shoots over after some neat play by Carrick and Ronaldo. The homes fans are streaming out of the exits
Martin Petrov makes way for Javier Garrido
Van der Sar launches a long ball but it won't fall for Vidic, who is playing as a centre forward
Substitution
Sun Jihai replaces Dietmar Hamann
Ji-Sung Park skips clear and Brown's cross is headed behind by Dunne. Michael Ball clears the corner
Corner to United as Onuoha slips in the corner. Bundled behind and a goal kick is given
City are edging to their first league double over United in 38 years
Hart is left standing as Giggs fires wide from distance
United need something special as the Blues are starting to look comfortable
Substitution
City respond with Felipe Caicedo replacing fellow debutant Benjani Mwaruwari
Substitution
Last throw of United's dice: Owen Hargreaves and Michael Carrick replace Luis de Abreu Anderson and John O'Shea
There is no passing Dunne and Richards. They have been resolute in the heart of the Citizens' defence
City might think that they have weathered the storm; the home crowd is quieter as the clock ticks down
United's turn to force a corner. Time running out for the home side. Cleared to Ji-Sung Park, who shoots wide from 35 yards
City break at speed, Hamann finding Petrov who has his cross intercepted by Vidic. A flurry of three corners follows. Van der Sar clings on and launches another attack
Richard Dunne clears behind for a corner as Tevez prepares to pull the trigger. Cleared by City
Substitution
First change: Ji-Sung Park replaces the disappointing Luis Carlos Nani
Ronaldo collects a Scholes pass and fires narrowly wide of the left post from outside the area
Backs-to-the-wall stuff from City, with Ball and Dunne making good blocks inside the area
A good fast break from City, Petrov and Benjani firing in shots after Ferdinand again conceded possession
Yellow Card
John O'Shea is booked for a foul on Darius Vassell
United have it in the net but offside! Tevez slots home but the flag was up early when Scholes had the initial shot. United are pouring forward at every opportunity
Wes Brown slips in Ronaldo, whose cross evades everyone. Tevez and Nani were left waiting
Richards again challenges Ronaldo, conceding a corner. That came from a long ball - United are definitely trying to get the ball forward quickly. The corner nearly falls to Vidic, but Hart smothers at his feet
City are looking slick on the counter, utilising the pace of Petrov and Vassell in wide areas
Ryan Giggs finds Tevez but Micah Richards is over quickly to challenge
United are already showing more urgency, pressing the ball and shifting it early when in possession
Good 30 yard strike from Hamann, but Van der Sar saves easily. Quick release to Ronaldo, but City clear
Second half
Unlike last week, Sir Alex Ferguson has made no half time changes. City also unchanged. The second half begins
All three of United's league defeats have come when Rooney has been absent. The home side have lacked his urgency and creative spark
Half time
City have capitalised on United's poor display
Goal
Benjani scores! Petrov crosses and the debutant gets the slightest flick
Slack work from Ferdinand, who gives away possession cheaply. Petrov fires in a cross that Van der Sar only just turns away for a corner. Ronaldo slices behind for another City corner
Still not enough fluency from United as the game edges towards the break
Benjani wriggles free from Ferdinand, who went to sleep in trying to run the ball out. Petrov's corner is headed clear by Ronaldo
The Red Devils are increasing the pressure but City stand firm
Ronaldo latches onto Wes Brown's low cross, shoots first time and wins a corner. City clear and Ferdinand has his shot blocked
Ronaldo fires over... the famous dip didn't come in time
Free kick for United - definitely in Ronaldo territory
Vassell is fit to continue. Disjointed stuff from United - might they be in for more half time 'hairdryer treatment' as at Spurs last week?
City are stroking the ball around with confidence. Vassell takes a knock after contesting a high ball with John O'Shea
Good save from Hart, parrying Tevez's powerful volleyed drive. The game has exploded into life
United force a corner but cannot produce an immediate response
Goal
City score! Darius Vassell tucks home at the second attempt after good work by Benjani. United's defence was all over the place
City have now settled well and the visitors will be happy as the game reaches its quarter mark
Great interception from Rio Ferdinand, who flicks away Gelson Fernandes' cross from the advancing Benjani
Ronaldo goes down in the box under Dietmar Hamann's challenge, but no penalty
City are finding their feet and threaten through a Petrov cross that Van der Sar pounces on ahead of the lurking Benjani
Richard Dunne makes a crucial tackle on Tevez, who is released by a Ronaldo through ball
Benjani tees up Martin Petrov who fires over from 25 yards
The visitors enjoy a spell in United's half, ending with a good Michael Ball cross that is headed clear for a City throw
United have come out of the traps much faster, zipping the ball around in City's half
First chance: Carlos Tevez breaks down the right, crosses deep to Ryan Giggs who forces Joe Hart to tip over. The corner is cleared
A predictably high tempo start, with United enjoying slightly more possession
An early alarm for City as Anderson releases Ronaldo, but Micah Richards scrambles it clear
Kickoff
Referee Howard Webb starts the game
Awaiting Kickoff
The minute was well-observed and the silence gives way to a scintillating atmosphere
Awaiting Kickoff
Club wreaths are laid in the centre circle and the minute's silence begins
Awaiting Kickoff
The players also have numbers 1-11 on their backs. They are led through a guard of honour of young players by a lone piper
Awaiting Kickoff
Glorious sunshine greets the players, who emerge in their 1950's style kits to take part in the pre-match Munich air disaster commemorations
Awaiting Kickoff
City have not won at Old Trafford since 1974, although they did win this season's reverse fixture, by a 1-0 scoreline
Awaiting Kickoff
City give Benjani a debut - the former Pompey man will play as a lone striker in a 4-5-1 formation. City line-up: Hart, Onuoha, Dunne, Richards, Ball, Vassell, Ireland, Hamann, Fernandes, Petrov, Benjani
Awaiting Kickoff
Ronaldo and Anderson have shaken off ankle knocks. United team: Van der Sar, Brown, Vidic, Ferdinand, O'Shea, Nani, Anderson, Scholes, Giggs, Ronaldo, Tevez
Awaiting Kickoff
Team news for this special Manchester derby: both sides are missing a creative talent and a full back through suspension, Rooney and Evra for United, Elano and Corluka for City