Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is delighted with his players' response to defeat to Manchester City.

Ferguson is satisfied with how his troops are performing as the Reds remain in second place in the table behind leaders City.

"I think the players addressed the situation well," he told manutd.com. "The collective thing has been good and, at this stage of the season, what we try to do now is get through to the New Year and be near the top. Being at the top would be fine but if we're near to the top, it presents us with an opportunity.

"We never looked like losing the match at Swansea. We were always in control, which is good away from home in the Premier League. If you're controlling games, you're doing a good job."