United vs City: Manchester derby ends in goalless draw
In a tense Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday, April 6, Manchester United and Manchester City played out a 0-0 draw. Despite both teams showing moments of promise, neither could find the back of the net.
United struggled to create clear chances throughout the match. Midfielders Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes had some attempts, but City’s defence kept them at bay. On the other hand, City also tried to slot a goal with their forward Omar Marmoush almost scored from 25 metres, which pushed United keeper André Onana to save it.
Following the goalless draw, United head coach Ruben Amorim acknowledged the team’s struggles. ‘We have to spend more time near the final third to have more opportunities… I can look to the opponents and I understand there is a big gap’, he remarked.
Meanwhile, City manager Pep Guardiola called out the ‘lack of class’ from some United fans, who made demeaning chants about player Phil Foden’s mother, telling them to be ashamed.
The draw leaves City at 6th place, and also 21 points behind table leader Liverpool, while United barely hangs on to 13th place in the Premier League table. Both teams face serious struggles as City’s top-four hopes fade and United fights to climb the table.
