United's jaw-dropping win on Sunday was sealed by Michael Owen's stoppage-time goal and Ferguson immediately described it as one of the greatest derbies of all time, but the Scot was unhappy with the way his defence allowed City to come from behind three times.
"It spoiled a really emphatic victory because we could have won by six or seven and the fact that we made the mistakes probably made it the best derby game of all time," Ferguson said. "Would we have rather won 6-0 or had the greatest derby of all time? I'd rather have won 6-0."
Wayne Rooney opened the scoring for United in the second minute. However, City striker Carlos Tevez, who received a predictably hostile reception on his first return to Old Trafford, then played a key role in his side's 16th-minute equaliser.
As United goalkeeper Ben Foster dithered on the edge of his area, Tevez stole possession and slipped a pass to Gareth Barry who shot into the empty net. United regained the lead in the 49th minute through Darren Fletcher, but Craig Bellamy then curled in a stunning long-range effort three minutes later.
Fletcher struck again in the 80th minute, and City looked to have stolen a point when Bellamy outpaced Rio Ferdinand to score in the 90th minute.
But Owen, on as a substitute, had the last word when he converted Giggs's pass in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
There was more derby drama in London as Chelsea maintained its 100 per cent start to the season with a controversial 3-0 victory over Tottenham.
Leading 1-0 through Ashley Cole's 32nd minute goal, Chelsea was fortunate not to concede a penalty when Robbie Keane tumbled under Ricardo Carvalho's late challenge. Chelsea took full advantage as Michael Ballack poked in Frank Lampard's pass in the 58th minute before Didier Drogba added a third goal five minutes later.
Everton defeated Blackburn 3-0 at Goodison Park to claim just its second win in five league games. Wolverhampton won its first home match of the season beating Fulham 2-1.
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