Manchester United defender Chris Smalling was delighted with his performance in victory over Manchester City.
Smalling was outstanding at the back for United.
He told MUTV: "I was a little bit nervous but we've been building up to this game all week and I knew I was going to be playing quite early on so I was able to prepare fully. As soon as I got my first touch it felt like just another game. The atmosphere was electric. To be able to play in a game with that sort of magnitude was great."
Smalling was also keen to stress the importance of three points against City following the Reds' first league defeat of the season against Wolves last weekend.
"We had all seen the table and realised how crucial the game was," he said.
"All week we had been working towards this so we could stretch the lead and put some pressure on the others at the top of the league. In terms of the three points, it really separates us from them so it was a massive game and for me to play my part was a real buzz."
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