Premier League: Manchester United v Manchester City gallery
Sir Alex Ferguson contemplates the game ahead before kick-offPhotograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS SportFerguson's Manchester City counterpart Mark Hughes takes his seat in the dug-outPhotograph: Martin Rickett/PAManchester United fans wearing Roman helmets at Old TraffordPhotograph: Jon Super/AP
Elano slides in to challenge Dimitar Berbatov in the early stagesPhotograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS SportCristiano Ronaldo attempts a shot on goal, but fails to beat Shay Given in the City goalPhotograph: Martin Rickett/PAHowever, he is not to be denied, thumping a 30-yard free-kick past Given, albeit with the aid of a deflection off the wallPhotograph: Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesRonaldo is congratulated by Darren FletcherPhotograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS SportReferee Chris Foy attempts to calm an argument between Vincent Kompany and Berbatov Photograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS SportCarlos Tevez scores the second goal for United at the end of the first halfPhotograph: Richard Sellers-Sportsphoto/Richard Sellers/SportsphotoManchester City goalkeeper Shay Given is left dejected after Tevez's goalPhotograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS SportTevez heads to the crowd, having sent a message to Ferguson in the wake of his claims that he won't be offered a deal at Old TraffordPhotograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS SportDespite his goal and United's advantage, Ronaldo doesn't take his substitution particularly wellPhotograph: Michael Regan/Action ImagesRafael hurdles Robinho's tacklePhotograph: Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesNemanja Vidic and Richard Dunne compete for a headerPhotograph: Martin Rickett/PAA reassuringly glum Ferguson applauds the fans following the final whistlePhotograph: Martin Rickett/PAVidic and Valeri Bojinov embrace after the final whistlePhotograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS Sport
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