Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says they were worthy winners of yesterdays Manchester derby at the Etihad.
3-2 the final score meaning the Reds are 6 points clear of City at the top of the table.
Rooney scored twice in the first half while Van Persie stole the victory in injury time with a deflected free kick, Toure and Zabeleta scoring for City who came back from 2-0 down at one stage.
Glen Johnson , Joe Cole and Jon Joe Shelvey scored as Liverpool beat West Ham 3-2 at Upton Park while Everton needed 2 injury time goals to beat Spurs 2-1 at Goodison park.
Seamus Coleman playing a part in the build up too both goals for the Toffees who now lie fourth.
Tonight Fulham host Newcastle at Craven Cottage, kick off is at 8.