Manchester derby: Man City v Man Utd – in pictures

You would think David Moyes would be getting tired of all his 'firsts' as Manchester United manager, but he looks positively thrilled to be arriving at the Etihad Stadium as United boss Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

United's players warm up. The big news is that Robin van Persie is not in the squad after suffering a thigh strain Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

City fans show their support before the start of the match. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Moyes and his opposite number Manuel Pellegrini shakes hands Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

The game gets underway - here, Yaya Touré takes on Wayne Rooney Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Referee Howard Webb shows the first yellow card of the match to Matija Nastasic of Manchester City Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Toure bursts between Rooney and Marouane Fellaini as City boss the opening quarter of an hour. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

They deservedly take the lead with a thumping volley from Sergio Aguero in the 15th minute, who, despite the cross arriving well behind him, manages to hook the ball into the net from six yards. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images

City's fans enjoyed that. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images

Manchester City's Jesus Navas has his eyes fixed firmly on the ball. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

City supporters watch under the beating afternoon sunshine. Photograph: Jon Super/AP

Rooney jokes with referee Howard Webb. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

On the cusp of half-time, Yaya Toure prods home at the back stick following a corner, giving City a 2-0 lead which they fully deserve. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images

Goalkeeper David De Gea looks rather miffed. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

City start the second half in blistering form - Aguero stabs home Negredo's cross to make it 3-0! Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images

Then Samir Nasri send the home fans wild by making it 4-0 on a breakaway. Photograph: Andrew Yates/AFP/Getty Images

A torrid game for Wayne Rooney and his team-mates. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

Antonio Valencia tumbles under the challenge of Edin Dzeko as City keep pressing for a fifth. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Just look at David Moyes. He couldn't have imagined it would go this badly. Photograph: Clint Hughes/AP

Rooney nets a free-kick late on for United, but there's no reason to celebrate. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

A heavy defeat at City in which they've been comprehensively outplayed will hurt for some time. Final score: Manchester City 4-1 Manchester United Photograph: Michael Mayhew/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd./Allstar