Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City: Player ratings from a drab goalless derby | Premier League 2020-21

Manchester United and Manchester City played out a drab goalless draw at Old Trafford on Saturday night, in a derby that was really bereft of quality and entertainment.

Riyad Mahrez and Kevin De Bruyne had the two best chances of the game for Manchester City. However, they were denied by an excellent Harry Maguire block and shot well over the bar on another occasion.

Manchester United were given a penalty at the beginning of the second half, but the call was overturned by VAR after it emerged that Marcus Rashford was offside during the build-up.

Here's how each player fared for both sides.

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Manchester United Player Ratings

David De Gea - 7/10

He made the one big save of the game, as he stood tall to deny Riyad Mahrez in a one-on-one situation.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 6/10

As has become the norm, Wan-Bissaka defended really well up against Sterling. However, he could not find a proper ball into the box, even though he did get into good positions often enough.

Victor Lindelof - 7/10

Lindelof held fort at the back for Manchester United. He was aggressive in his tackles, and strong aerially. He also matched Jesus for pace.

Harry Maguire - 8/10

After a suspect showing in Leipzig in midweek, the Manchester United captain put in a terrific display in this game. He made two critical blocks - one each off shots from Sterling and De Bruyne.

Luke Shaw - 7/10

This was an excellent performance from Shaw. His decision-making, in particular, was excellent. The timing of his tackles, the decisions on when to go down or stay on his feet, were all perfect.

Scott McTominay - 6/10

As the enforcer, McTominay did his job by limiting the influence that De Bruyne had on the game. He also could've scoredin the first half, but was a stud's length away from tapping home a Lindelof flick-on from a corner.

Fred - 6/10

Back after two games, Fred put in a good workmanlike performance in midfield, despite picking up an injury early in the game.

Paul Pogba - 6/10

He was always there or threabouts in the final third for Manchester United, but hardly managed to conjure up any quality in possession of the ball. He could have slipped a ball through to Mason Greenwood in the first half, but decided to shoot instead, and saw his shot blocked.

Bruno Fernandes - 5/10

Fernandes did not hit the standards that he has set for himself at United. He could not link up play well enough in the final third, and was well marshalled by Fernandinho.

Marcus Rashford - 5/10

He had just one real sight of goal, which was in the second half, and he didn't take it, as he put an ugly left-footed swipe wide of the target.

Mason Greenwood - 5/10

The young man barely had a significant touch of the ball in a position that would have concerned Manchester City.

Substitutes

Anthony Martial - 5/10

He came on to replace Greenwood in the second half, but Manchester United hardly gave the Frenchman any chance of note to threaten Ederson.

Manchester City Player Ratings

Manchester United put in a solid defensive performance

Ederson Moraes - 5/10

Ederson hardly had a save of note to make, but he produced some scrappy kicks, when he was called into action with the ball at his feet.

Kyle Walker - 5/10

Walker was very lucky to not have conceded another penalty, after a stupid challenge on Rashford. The VAR call to correctly adjudge Rashford offside spared Walker's blushes.

John Stones - 6/10

That's another clean sheet for Manchester City with Stones in the side. He was again solid today, and did what he had to, when called upon.

Ruben Dias - 6/10

Like Stones, Dias was solid without having to be spectacular. He did well to block a shot from Pogba in the first half.

Joao Cancelo - 6/10

Cancelo really should be offering more of a threat going forward, but his right-footedness is a concern when he plays as a left-back.

Rodri - 6/10

Rodri did get dragged out of position by the movement from the likes of Pogba and Fernandes, and was also pressed efficiently by the Manchester United midfield.

Fernandinho - 6/10

The Manchester City captain used all his experience and the not-so-glamorous tricks in the book to ensure that he was able to tie Bruno Fernandes down.

Kevin De Bruyne - 4/10

He cut a frustrated figure for most of that game. Manchester City didn't give him the ball as often as he wanted to. He also spurned two glorious opportunities to give City the lead.

Riyad Mahrez - 4/10

He had the biggest chance of the game but botched it by hitting it straight at De Gea. In addition, he was never able to get the better of Shaw at any point in the game.

Raheem Sterling - 5/10

Sterling's drought against Manchester United went on. He had an excellent chance in the first half, when he weaved his way past a couple of Manchester United challenges, but Maguire came up with a big block on his shot.

Gabriel Jesus - 5/10

He made some great runs into the box, but kept delaying his shot, which meant the chances were gone.

Substitutes

Ferran Torres - 5/10

He tried to use his pace to run at and beyond Shaw, but the Manchester United left-back tied him down superbly.