Joe Hart
Great save to deny van Persie, stretching out a high hand as the ex-United man tried to lob him - and then giving him a grin and a bit of Blue chat. 7
Pablo Zabaleta
Had his song sung nearly as many times as Kompany on the night - and once it kicked off, he couldn't help but compete. No blood-stained bandage, unfortunately. 7
Kolo Toure
Still scurrying across the back four and using his considerable hindquarters to move opponents out of the way! 6
Joleon Lescott
Popped up as a right winger in the second half. Not so much a Pep Guardiola innovation as a case of being knackered after going up for a corner. 6
Martin Petrov
Started it off with a goal and then missed two more great chances - but the fans were just glad to see a player who reminded them of the more difficult days before the cash came. 7
Nigel De Jong
All he had to do to be a hero on the night is give a sharp challenge to one or two ex-United boys. Naturally, he didn't disappoint. 7
Stevie Ireland
Looked like he was playing for a contract. So much talent, not quite enough of any one thing to be right at the top - but he was another reminder of a simpler time at City. 6
David Silva
Cameo appearance, but it was enough for him to do his usual thing, laying waste to a United full back with an incisive pass, and setting Petrov free for the opening goal. 7
Shaun Wright-Phillips
Didn't look like a player who has retired in the last week. One of the heroes of the mid-2000s got huge cheers from the adoring fans - but none of his derby day heroics this time. 6
Sergio Aguero
There is a theory that he is rubbish unless it matters. This backed it up! Devastating so far this season, couldn't trap a bag of cement in a kickabout against old men. (insert smiley emoji here) 4
Samir Nasri
Still playing for Kompany at Anderlecht of course, and maybe he used this game as a fitness topper. 6
Subs
Craig Bellamy
(for D. Silva 21) No reprise of his great derby goal! 6
Elias Cobbaut
(for Aguero 27) Anderlecht guest 6
Richard Wright
(for Hart ht) Finally got a City game! 6
Francois Kompany
(for Wright-Phillips ht) Looks just like his brother 6
Micah Richards
(for Zabaleta 71) Still looks like a juggernaut 6
Darius Vassell
(for Bellamy 62) Buzzing 6
Benjani
(for Cobbaut 74) Boy did he want to score, and was he happy when he did. Bought out the old celebration as well 7
Dietmar Hamann
(for Nasri 77) He's 46, you know! 6
