Wayne Rooney says Manchester United have ended Manchester City's title hopes with yesterday's derby victory.
After losing at Wolves last weekend, it was essential the Reds bounced back to winning ways.
"It was a massive game and we're glad we came out on top," Rooney told MUTV. "We knew we had to win today to keep us top of the league and maintain the gap [ahead of Arsenal and City].
"I think this almost certainly rules City out of the title race now, unless a disaster happens.
"We felt we owed the fans a good performance and three points. This keeps us on top of the league, so we're thankful for that."
