Manchester United

Ben Foster - 3

Just why Foster is widely regarded as England's future No.1 shot-stopper is mindboggling. His poor reading of the game gave City their first goal.

John O'Shea - 5

Playing as a right-back in this game, the Irish defender was solid if not spectacular. Did not provide much of an offensive option but kept things tight at the back.

Patrice Evra - 7.5

The Frenchman set Rooney up for United's first goal and was a constant menace with his overlapping runs down the left.

Rio Ferdinand - 4

Was troubled by Tevez and Bellamy's pace all afternoon. Made a schoolboy error to give Bellamy his second goal.

Nemanja Vidic - 6

Alongside his experienced partner in defence, neither player showed the sort of discipline that made them one of the best defensive partnerships in the top flight.

Darren Fletcher - 10

His hardworking side of the game was never in doubt. Scored a brace to give the red half of Manchester a day to remember.

Ryan Giggs - 8

Giggs gave a virtuoso performance down the left and created chance after chance for his wasteful teammates.

Anderson - 7.5

Since his goal against Tottenham last week, the Samba kid looks to have found the confidence that was lacking last season. Dictated play from the middle like how Michael Carrick normally does for United.

Park Ji-Sung - 7.5

The South Korean winger signed a new deal at United this week and put in a solid shift at Old Trafford with his end-to-end running.

Dimitar Berbatov - 6

If Berbatov continues his wayward form for United, Ferguson will be tempted to give Owen a chance. The Bulgarian left Rooney to run the show and was ineffective as the targetman.

Wayne Rooney - 8.5

The England striker has been in red-hot form since the start of the season and another wonderful piece of skill saw him give United an early lead.

Substitutes

Antonio Valencia - 6.5

The winger is fast becoming a one-trick pony. Needs to add more creativity to his game in order to be successful at United.

Michael Owen - 8

Owen sealed his place in United's history with the winner almost on the final whistle.

Manchester City

Shay Given - 9.5

If Foster's display was bad, Given at the other end showed the youngster how to get the job done. We lost count of the number of point-blank saves he made. What a player!

Kolo Toure - 8

Toure stood tall and marshaled his troops the same way he used to do as an Arsenal player. Never gave Berbatov any space to work his magic.

Joleon Lescott - 7

His defensive partnership with Toure is fast becoming one of the best in the business. Solid game at the back for Mark Hughes' team.

Wayne Bridge - 6.5

His job was made easier by O'Shea's reluctance to join in the attack but nevertheless, nullified the threat down the right with a decent shift.

Nigel De Jong - 7.5

Held his own against the likes of Anderson and Fletcher. Tidied things up and laid on the passes to allow his teammates to go on the offensive.

Gareth Barry - 8

Since Fabio Capello gave Barry the role of midfield enforcer, the player has blossomed into one of the best holding midfielder in England. Leveled things up off an assist from Tevez.

Shaun Wright-Phillips - 6

Another display to show why Aaron Lennon has moved up the pecking order for England's right midfield berth. Poor outing.

Stephen Ireland - 7

One of the few homegrown lads to still be given a starting spot in a star-studded City line-up. Did his best in attack but was often too slow to make an impact.

Carlos Tevez - 9

To walk out in the hostile surroundings of Old Trafford and play is no mean feat. The Argentine forward was City's most potent threat all afternoon.

Craig Bellamy - 8.5

His stunning strike is already a contender for goal of the season. Enough said.

Substitutes

Martin Petrov - 7

Unleashed a nice ball to release Bellamy to tie the score at 3-3.