Premier League: Manchester United v Manchester City gallery

Sir Alex Ferguson contemplates the game ahead before kick-off Photograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS Sport

Ferguson's Manchester City counterpart Mark Hughes takes his seat in the dug-out Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

Manchester United fans wearing Roman helmets at Old Trafford Photograph: Jon Super/AP

Elano slides in to challenge Dimitar Berbatov in the early stages Photograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS Sport

Cristiano Ronaldo attempts a shot on goal, but fails to beat Shay Given in the City goal Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

However, he is not to be denied, thumping a 30-yard free-kick past Given, albeit with the aid of a deflection off the wall Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Ronaldo is congratulated by Darren Fletcher Photograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS Sport

Referee Chris Foy attempts to calm an argument between Vincent Kompany and Berbatov Photograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS Sport

Carlos Tevez scores the second goal for United at the end of the first half Photograph: Richard Sellers-Sportsphoto/Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto

Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given is left dejected after Tevez's goal Photograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS Sport

Tevez 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 Trafford Photograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS Sport

Despite his goal and United's advantage, Ronaldo doesn't take his substitution particularly well Photograph: Michael Regan/Action Images

Rafael hurdles Robinho's tackle Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Nemanja Vidic and Richard Dunne compete for a header Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

A reassuringly glum Ferguson applauds the fans following the final whistle Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

Vidic and Valeri Bojinov embrace after the final whistle Photograph: Neal Simpson/EMPICS Sport