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Wayne Rooney’s 100th club goal proved enough to give Manchester United a derby win.

While City began nervously, United were into their stride from the start
and could have been out of sight by the end of a one-sided first half.

But, for all their possession, a goal continued to elude United.

Rooney followed up Michael Carrick’s shot to break the deadlock

Ronaldo had already been booked for bringing down Shaun Wright-Phillips and,
when he almost caught Rooney’s corner at the near post less than 10 minutes later,
referee Howard Webb had no choice but to dismiss him.

It was a bizarre incident but did not take the shine off a great display by the visitors.