Derby demolition still pains Fergie

ALEX FERGUSON has admitted it is still “painful to think” about Manchester United’s derby-day humiliation at Old Trafford 11 days ago.

United made their first appearance on home soil since that 6-1 slaughter by Manchester City against Romanian minnows Otelul Galati in the Champions League last night.

In his programme notes ahead of the game, Ferguson attempted to put the defeat into some context.

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