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Well the final Manchester Derby of the season unfortunately was as eventful as both of the clubs’ seasons, with the 0-0 draw failing to bring any real excitement.
Unfortunately, the goalless games goes down as the first time that neither Manchester United nor Manchester City have scored in a match up since December 2020.
Manchester United looked to have the edge at the start of the game as Alejandro Garnacho was taken down by Ruben Dias, with Bruno Fernandes cannoning the freekick into the wall.
However, The Citizens then found a foothold, with Phil Foden taking on a shot which collided with the side netting. Thankfully for United, City’s next shot from Omar Marmoush was cut off, with Harry Maguire getting in the way.
With United on the attack again, Diogo Dalot fired in a cross for Alejandro Garnacho, however, the winger failed to connect properly, cutting back to Patrick Dorgu who sent it wide.
Once again United captain Bruno Fernandes was orchestrating the attacks, setting up Manuel Ugarte who put it wide, with Casemiro also having a shot on goal, saved by Manchester City goalkeeper, Ederson.
United’s break nearly came in the second half as Ederson parried away a shot from substitute Joshua Zirkzee into the path of Mason Mount, however his rebound shot was blocked by Rico Lewis, denying United the lead.
Considering some of the performances United have had this season, The Red Devils played well, however once again failed to convert in the final third, backing up their need for a striker in the summer.
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Manchester United line up against Manchester City
Andre Onana – 7.5
Having saved all five shots on target, Onana had a good day in the office in a relatively uneventful match.
Patrick Dorgu – 7
Strong presence going forward but lacked composure in-front of goal.
Leny Yoro – 6.5
Picked up a yellow card for a foul on Omar Marmoush, but had a strong showing in the back three.
Harry Maguire – 7
Another key performance from the centre-back, making way for Victor Lindelof in the 58th minute.
Noussair Mazraoui – 7.5
Was a nuisance for the City attack, especially Phil Foden, stopping clean shots on goal. Another impressive performance in his debut season at Old Trafford.
Diogo Dalot – 7
Once more showed why he’s routinely relied upon at United with some dangerous crosses into the box.
Manuel Ugarte – 6.5
Involved in play back and forth, had the chance to convert but couldn’t find the composure in front of goal.
Casemiro – 7.5
Absolutely solid in the middle of the pitch with the joint most tackles made by a United player in a Premier League game ever (11).
Bruno Fernandes – 8
Led by example once again having key involvements in all of United’s attacking play, easily the best player on the pitch.
Alejandro Garnacho – 7
Made his presence known by drawing fouls and getting in the right places, but failed to provide a clinical head in front of goal.
Rasmus Hojlund – 6.5
Unfortunately another quite game for Hojlund, reminiscent of his 21 game goalless streak, hopefully it won’t be as long till we ee another goal from him.
Victor Lindelof – 6.5
Lindelof joined the match in the 58th minute, coming on for Harry Maguire, matching his strength in the back three.
Mason Mount – 7
Mount came on for Ugarte in the 71st minute, going on to pick up a yellow card only four minutes later. Brought in some energy in attack and was unlucky to have his shot blocked, denying United the lead.
Joshua Zirkzee – 7
Zirkzee entered the game alongside Mount in the 71st minute, replacing Hojlund. Came onto the pitch string igniting some excitement in attack but failed to find the back of the net.
Centre Devils Player of the Match – Bruno Fernandes
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