Manchester United and Manchester City played out one of the most forgetful derbies in recent time at Old Trafford in a goalless draw.
If you were expecting anything close to December’s classic at the Etihad which saw Amad steal the show in injury time to give United a 2-1 win, you’d have been wholeheartedly disappointed.
The Red Devils have recorded four games without a loss (in normal time) against their local rivals for the first time since 2011 and maybe the tables are beginning to turn.
That being said, the respective league positions tell the true story as United sit a measly 13th while City are still on course to finish in the top four despite enduring their worst season since 2016.
Roy Keane fumed at Ruben Amorim’s pregame comments that United are progressing as a side under his reign – and the Irishman’s frustration was more than justified on the pitch.
The only saving grace for an otherwise disastrous season is an upcoming Europa League quarter-final tie with Lyon but if they can’t find European glory, armageddon may unfold.
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One of the few bright spots for United was Brazilian midfielder Casemiro who made 11 tackles – the joint-most by a United player on record (since 2006/07) alongside Owen Hargreaves and Patrice Evra.
City’s season could be salvaged with success in the FA Cup, with a semi-final clash against Nottingham Forest to look forward to at the end of the month.
If Pep Guardiola’s side win, they’ll face either Crystal Palace or Aston Villa in the final and that’s a match-up the Sky Blues would be favoured in regardless of the opponent.
Bruno Fernandes admitted United were lacking a ‘killer instinct’ this afternoon but insisted his side must ‘carry on’ and continue to plough through the season.
Kevin De Bruyne played in a Manchester derby for the final time, totalling ten goals and five assists in 22 appearances against City’s bitter rivals.
