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.

This was the fourth straight goalless draw in the Champions League
between these teams but both qualified from the group stage.

United remain eight points off the top of the Premier League
after failing to break down Aston Villa at Villa Park.

After Gabriel Agbonlahor hit an early chance straight at Edwin van der Sar,
Ashley Young’s tackle prevented Ji-Sung Park from giving United the lead.

Villa wanted a penalty when Nemanja Vidic challenged Agbonlahor
before Wayne Rooney miscued in front of goal.

Both teams created openings late on
but could do nothing to break the deadlock.