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Man United 0-0 Man City, Manchester Derby Highlights, English Premier League: Drab Draw At Old Trafford

MUN Vs MCI, EPL Highlights: Catch the play-by-play updates from the fabled English Premier League fixture between Manchester rivals United and City at Old Trafford, as it happened

Manchester United's Noussair Mazraoui, left, and Manchester City's Omar Marmoush fight for the ball during their English Premier League match. Photo: AP
The English Premier League 2024-25, matchday 31 clash between old foes Manchester United and Manchester City ended in a tame 0-0 draw at the Old Trafford on Sunday (April 6). The 196th iteration of the traditional fixture did not offer much way by way of goals and twists, though both teams seemed somewhat happy with the result. Catch the highlights from the Manchester derby.
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Manchester Derby Live Score And Updates, English Premier League: Start Time, Streaming

The Old Trafford clash will begin at 9pm India time. The Manchester United vs Manchester City, Premier League derby will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India, and telecast on the Star Sports Network in the country.

Manchester Derby Live Score And Updates, English Premier League: Starting XIs

Here's how City and United line up ahead of kick-off at Old Trafford:

Manchester Derby Live Score And Updates, English Premier League: Kick-Off!

An absolutely pulsating start to the Manchester Derby as Alejandro Garnacho is brought down by Ruben Dias just outside the penalty area in the opening minute. Dias is booked, and Bruno Fernandes steps up for the free kick from really close range. His shot is cleared and a corner results, which too is negotiated safely by the City defence. Old Trafford is buzzing!

Manchester Derby Live Score And Updates, English Premier League: MUN Enjoying Fine Spell

Though City have had greater possession thus far, they have not made much of it by way of attacking prowess. United, on the other hand, have created a bunch of chances, and though they haven't converted any, Ruben Amorim's side looks the likelier to open scoring at the moment.

Man United Vs Man City, Manchester Derby Live Score And Updates: 0-0 At Half-Time

A relatively uneventful first half ends with no change in the scoreline. Manchester City have been a bit passive the ball despite having greater possession, while Manchester United haven't made the most of the chances on offer. Let's see if Guardiola or Amorim ring in some tactical changes on the other side.

Man United Vs Man City, Manchester Derby Live Score And Updates: Second Half Begins

Bernardo Silva is handed a yellow card, seconds into resumption for a lazy foul on Alejandro Garnacho. City attacking from left to right in the second half, and looking to reset after a tepid first half.

Man United Vs Man City, Manchester Derby Live Score And Updates: Super Save From Ederson

We are now seeing a string of close calls on the City end. Ugarte's long-range shot goes just wide of goal in the 70th minute, and the MCI custodian Ederson denies Zirkzee with a fabulous save in the 77th. Meanwhile, the camera spots Manchester United legend Eric Cantona in the crowd.

Man United Vs Man City, Manchester Derby Live Score And Updates: 0-0 At Full-Time

That's it. The final whistle is blown and the scoreline stays at 0-0. Both teams seem reasonably happy with the result, though the fans are perhaps not. The quality of football wasn't what one has come to expect from the Manchester derby, but points are split and the focus for United now shifts to their Europa League first leg with Lyon.

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