Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City: 5 talking points as the derby ends in a goalless draw | Premier League 2020-21

Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League

#3 Manchester United's home woes continue

Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League

Manchester United have struggled at the Old Trafford this season, with most of their wins in the Premier League coming on their travels. They have picked up just five points from a possible 18 in their home league fixtures so far. Tonight was the third time they have failed to score in a home game in the league this season.

Tonight, an overly defensive approach and a lack of gameplan in the final third cost them the three points, but they will be happy to have avoided a defeat here.


#2 Manchester City keep a sixth consecutive clean sheet

Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League

City will be heading back to their base with just a point from the game, but Guardiola will be a happy man knowing that his side stopped Manchester United from getting on the scoresheet. It was their sixth consecutive clean sheet across all competitions.

City's defence has been a serious point of concern for them this term. However, it seems Guardiola has been putting his defenders to the test in training, and the hard work is paying off.


#1 Kevin De Bruyne was let down by his teammates

Kevin De Bruyne was frustrated by his teammates by the end of the game.
Kevin De Bruyne was frustrated by his teammates by the end of the game.

Kevin De Bruyne was one of the best players on the pitch tonight. He was at the heart of most of City's good chances going forward, and has the right to be angry at his teammates for their lacklustre display.

He created a game-best three chances, including the best chance of the game when he found Riyad Mahrez completely free in the box with a smooth one-touch pass. The opportunity was then wasted by their top scorer for the season.

His set-piece deliveries were on the mark as usual, but his passing accuracy took a hit tonight. He could only complete 72% of his passes, but his City teammates did not make a lot of good runs.


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