But United's victory is also a tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson as a manager.
Earlier, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson refused to discuss his player's off-field problems.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson does not want to sell Heinze to his arch-rivals.
Is City in a similar situation with Sir Alex sticking metaphorical pins in virtual voodoo dolls?
"I don't think he'll start, " United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told radio station Key103.
His portrait of Sir Alex is not especially flattering: he comes over as an evil-tempered bully.
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Real have been tracking Ronaldo, 23, despite being warned off by United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Reds now lie seven points behind Sir Alex Ferguson's in-form side with 12 games remaining.
And Sir Alex Ferguson will say, quite rightly, it is because business is business.
Even United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Spurs had been dealt a harsh blow.
On Friday, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said they "did the right thing" by leaving.
Given time, attention and with his relevant experience, Sir Alex might well have uncovered the truth.
Why did Benitez choose that time to launch his astonishing tirade against Sir Alex Ferguson?
But the main plus for United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was a vibrant 25-minute cameo from the returning Ronaldo.
Mr Osborne regarded Mr Carney as the central banking equivalent of Sir Alex Ferguson or Pep Guardiola.
"Sir Alex Ferguson has made what he thinks is the right decision for United, " said the Welshman.
West Ham stood firm to pull-off an amazing relegation escape and spoil Sir Alex Ferguson's title party.
The champions should have been ahead long before Sir Alex Ferguson was forced to reshuffle his side.
"Anders is one of the brightest young keepers in the game, " said United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Both managers, Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson and Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers, appealed to fans to respect the occasion.
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson refused to talk about the sending off of his Brazilian right-back Rafael.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson talked of scoring five or six and he was not far off.
"Groin injuries are groin injuries, it might be two to three weeks, " said United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
The group distributed more than 20, 000 leaflets at Old Trafford on Saturday in support of Sir Alex Ferguson.
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"Everyone here wishes him well in his future career, " United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told the club's website.
The end of Sir Alex Ferguson has been a media event in itself.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson earlier admitted his player, who has struggled to control his temper, deserved to go.
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Beckham's decision to stay in Milan has found favor with his old manager at Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed Hargreaves will not be fit for England's games on 6 and 10 September.
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