Marouane Fellaini picked up a late red card as Manchester United drew 0-0 with Manchester City in Thursday’s Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League.
Man City dominated the contest for long stages, but the 10-man Man United produced an excellent defensive performance as the Red Devils continued their unbeaten run in the league, which now stands at 24 matches.
Man City had the first serious opportunity of the match in the ninth minute when Sergio Aguero met a low Kevin de Bruyne cross from the right, but the Argentine’s close-range effort somehow struck the outside of the post with David de Gea stranded.
Aguero then tried his luck from distance after working some space in the final third of the field, but a diving save from De Gea kept the score level, before Man City’s Argentine striker missed the crossbar with a rasping effort 10 minutes before the half-time interval.
Ander Herrera had a glorious chance to send Man United ahead in the final minute of the first half when he met an excellent free kick from Rashford, but the Spanish midfielder somehow headed wide of the post as the pair entered the break at 0-0.
Man City thought that they had taken the lead in the 91st minute when Jesus headed home from close range, but the offside flag stopped the home side’s celebrations.
Next up for Man City is a trip to Middlesbrough on Sunday, while Man United will host Swansea City on the same afternoon.
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