Manchester Derby Ends in Dreary 0-0 Draw!
The much-anticipated Manchester Derby was not a match that will be remembered. It was a tactical masterclass which resulted in a 0-0.
Manchester Derby Ends in Dreary 0-0 Draw! In the end, there were no big talking points for spectators.
Going into the match, Manchester City would always be wary of the counter attacking threat posed by Manchester United.
Man United feared that they’d be out possessed by their opponents. In the end, both teams cancelled each other out.
“I don’t know the feeling at home, but here we know we can show more intensity but when you attack, they can punish you on the counter.” Guardiola said on the club website.
“We would love to have more chances, but we did have one against one with Mahrez.
“We have to build from here. Without spectators it looks like it lacks intensity but from the touchline, I see the players fight.
“It’s a good point. I would like to win, but okay, it’s Old Trafford we cannot forget.
“They are so fast upfront. It’s Manchester United. Most parts of the game we were good. We lacked a little bit chances to score, but we were good.” Guardiola concluded.
John Stones was the man of the match. He was playing in his second consecutive league game after being shunned out the side.
“It was a difficult game, it always is for both sides, especially for us coming here.
“Obviously, there were no fans here, so it was a different atmosphere.
“We both didn’t create chances, but both were very good defensively – it’s another clean sheet for us which is good.
“I’m disappointed we didn’t come away with more, but we fought so well and I’m proud of the boys pressing so well from the front. Coming away with a point, I think we have to be pleased
“Whoever we play it’s a challenge for us. It was a bit of a stalemate in many ways, but we can take a lot from the drive we showed.”
Manchester City next play West Brom on Tuesday.
Manchester Derby Ends in Dreary 0-0 Draw!
