Two first half goals from Wayne Rooney appeared to have handed Manchester United the win over their local rivals but a re-charged Man Shitty played some of the best football in the second half to make this match thrilling.
It was Robin van Persie, playing in his first Manchester derby, who stamped his name with a whipped free kick in stoppage time to hand United an impressive victory.
This win takes United six points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Here are some pics that describe what the win means for everyone who support the Red Devils.
Image credits: Getty Images and EPA
It was Robin van Persie, playing in his first Manchester derby, who stamped his name with a whipped free kick in stoppage time to hand United an impressive victory.
This win takes United six points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Here are some pics that describe what the win means for everyone who support the Red Devils.
![Wayne Rooney scores in Manchester Derby](http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2012/12/9/1355061343134/Manchester-City-v-Manches-004.jpg)
![Wayne Rooney scores again in Manchester Derby](http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2012/12/9/1355062329041/Manchester-City-v-Manches-008.jpg)
![Robin van Persie taking his winning free kick](http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2012/12/9/1355067485206/Manchester-City-vs-Manche-016.jpg)
![Robin van Persie's celebrates his winner in Manchester Derby](http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2012/12/9/1355067718644/Manchester-City-v-Manches-017.jpg)
Image credits: Getty Images and EPA