Though not a Manchester City FC fan, their utter howking of their derby rivals Machester United 6-1 at the latter's home ground is not just joy for them but a result that is great for any team that has suffered at the hands of Manchester United. I wonder how many MUFC 'fans' will stay that way after this. Bad boy Mario Balotelli had a firework set off in his bathroom of all places on Friday - he let off a couple of fireworks yesterday, scoring the first two goals for City. Sir Alex Ferguson is on record as saying that, when his outfit lost 5-1 at Manchester City's old ground Maine Road, he went straight home after the match and buried his head under a pillow for two hours. What would he have done on Sunday afternoon once the game was concluded, given that this was at Old Trafford? That thrashing at the Road was in the old days before the team he managed were regular title contenders. What was most surprising as the result is that prior to yesterday's game, Manchester United were still favourite to retain their Premier League crown. Not any more. I bet all those pundits who suggested Manchester City would fall short after losing to their city neighbours in the semi-competitive Community Shield are eating their words now.