If we had to use one word to describe that game, it'd be frantic.
Manchester United absolutely destroyed Manchester City 4-2, taking the derby bragging rights and moving four points clear to cement third place in the Premier League.
City started stronger, pressing their opponents high up the pitch and forcing a number of errors before taking an lead through Sergio Aguero. United came back into the game though, attacking down City's left-hand side, as Yaya Toure constantly failed to track the dangerous Marouane Fellaini and the ball landed nicely for Ashely Young for the home side's equaliser.
Young was involved for team's second goal before half-time, crossing for Fellaini at the back post and United took control. Michael Carrick was excellent as United raised the tempo of their passing and Wayne Rooney played in Juan Mata for United's third.
Chris Smalling topped off a great day for the home side with a headed goal from Young's free-kick. A late goal for Aguero was little consolation.
Here's how we rated the players in one word:
Manchester United
David de Gea: Brilliant
Antonio Valencia: Tireless
Chris Smalling: Redemption
Phil Jones: Combative
Daley Blind: Busy
Michael Carrick: Excellent
Ander Herrera: Dynamic
Marouane Fellaini: Destruction
Ashley Young: Talisman
Juan Mata: Cheeky
Wayne Rooney: Assist
Substitutes
Marcos Rojo: Present
Angel di Maria: Utility
Radamel Falcao: Pity
Manchester City
Joe Hart: Flaky
Pablo Zabaleta: Overworked
Vincent Kompany: Boumsong
Martin Demichelis: Decent
Gael Clichy: Sleeping
Fernandinho: Limited
Yaya Toure: Lethargic
Jesus Navas: Headless
James Milner: Hopeless
David Silva: Peripheral
Sergio Aguero: Isolated
Substitutes
Eliaquim Mangala: Overpriced
Samir Nasri: Ineffective
Frank Lampard: USA
