Manchester derby: City take the honours with big win

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Manchester United manager David Moyes and striker Wayne Rooney arrive at the Etihad Stadium for the derby.

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Manchester City fan and former boxer Ricky Hatton poses with a fan outside the Etihad Stadium before the game.

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United manager David Moyes and City boss Manuel Pellegrini greet each before making their way to their dugouts.

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New United midfielder Marouane Fellaini makes his first Premier League start against Manchester City, having played in 10 Merseyside derbies at Everton.

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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero scores the opener with a well executed volley - his 50th goal for his club.

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City boss Pellegrini provides instructions to his players as United counterpart Moyes watches on.

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Yaya Toure puts the hosts in control when he pokes home at the far post, the midfielder's third in the league this season.

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Derby honours certainly look to be heading City's way as they add a third, the unmarked Sergio Aguero volleying home from close range.

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United striker Rooney looks despondent after Manchester City's third goal.

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Samir Nasri gets his second of the season to make it 4-0 to City and a day United boss Moyes will want to forget.

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Home fans celebrate as their side close in on an emphatic victory over their local rivals.

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Rooney scores a late consolation for United, becoming in the process the highest scoring player in Manchester derby history with 11 goals.