Manchester United striker Anthony Martial. (Photo : Reuters)
Manchester United will be looking to continue their unbeaten run in the 2015-2016 Premier League. (Photo : Reuters)
Manchester United and Manchester city played out a draw in the first Manchester derby of the season. Both sides came into this derby on the back of impressive wins. United last time out beat Everton at home, while Manchester City trounced Bournemouth courtesy of a Raheem Sterling hat-trick.
As far as team news went Manchester United went with Antonio Valencia at left back and Anthony Martial was out wide. As for Man City, they had to do with out the services of David Silva and Sergio Aguero.
Both sides have had good starts to the season and were looking to maintain that good start with a win over their local rivals, but also to earn local pride. As for the match itself, the match failed to live up to expectation and ultimately was a match where defences were on top.
Although United had more of the possession, the Reds failed to have any shots on Joe Hart's goal until late on. It was only until the introduction of Jesse Lingard that sparked United into life as an attacking unit.
In fact, it was United youngster Lingard who had the games best chance. The Warrington-born player saw his volley crash back off the bar as United eventually pushed for that elusive winner.
City who had a few key players absent were looking to not lose this one. The normally influential Yaya Toure struggled and was substituted in place of Martin De Michellis, which was making City's intention clear that they were content with a point.
Joe Hart did excellently keep out Chris Smalling's effort, but a draw was a fair result.. just. This match wasn't the greatest spectacle in the attacking sense but was a game which was a fine example of good defending.
Manchester City defender Nicolas Ottamendi was outstanding and deservedly won the man of the match. A point a piece it finished then, which means that it was a good week for Arsenal who beat Everton on Saturday.
