Manchester United and Manchester City played out a lacklustre 0-0 draw at Old Trafford, highlighting the urgent need for summer reinforcements at both clubs.
Despite a few glimpses of attacking intent, the Premier League clash lacked quality in the final third. Manchester City's best chances fell to Omar Marmoush, but the Egyptian striker was twice denied by a sharp Andre Onana in the United goal.
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United side started brightly when Alejandro Garnacho was brought down by Ruben Dias just outside the penalty area within the opening minute. However, that early spark quickly faded as the Red Devils once again struggled to break down their opponents—a recurring theme throughout the season.
United came closest to scoring in the 77th minute when substitute Joshua Zirkzee connected with a Patrick Dorgu cross, only for Ederson to make a vital save and preserve City's clean sheet.
The result leaves United in the bottom half of the Premier League table, their hopes of European qualification fading fast. Manchester City, meanwhile, remain fifth but face increasing pressure from Newcastle United, who sit just two points behind with two games in hand in the race for a Champions League spot.
Heartwarming Moment Before Kick-Off
One of the most memorable moments of the afternoon occurred before the match began. United captain Bruno Fernandes walked onto the pitch alongside seven-year-old Bobby Moore, a young fan from Belfast and the club’s first-ever powerchair mascot.
Fernandes personally invited Moore to the match after watching a viral video of the youngster celebrating a goal in a previous Manchester derby, showcasing a touching moment of unity and inclusion that stole the hearts of fans.
