Manchester United played a 0-0 stalemate with Manchester City in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The opening half was a closely fought affair, with both sides probing cautiously.
Despite promising build-up play and flashes of creativity, United lacked a clinical touch in front of goal.
In a bid to tilt the balance, both managers turned to their benches in the second half, injecting fresh legs and new ideas.
Yet neither side could find the breakthrough.
City, usually a dominant force, appeared unusually subdued, failing to stamp their authority on the contest.
United had the better chances and will likely be the more pleased with the point.
Player Ratings
Andre Onana – 5/10
The Cameroon international was poor with his kicking but made a decent stop to deny Omar Marmoush.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6/10
He looked very assured at the right of the back three and defended well against Phil Foden.
Harry Maguire – 6/10
A solid return to the starting XI apart from one sloppy pass.
Leny Yoro – 7/10
The young defender played with confidence, showing composure at the back and a willingness to push forward when the opportunity arose.
Diogo Dalot – 7/10
Dalot was adventurous in the right wing-back spot.
He deserved an assist for a brilliant floating cross, but Garnacho could not provide the finishing touch.
He later picked up a yellow card for tugging at Doku.
Patrick Dorgu – 6/10
He should have taken the shot first-time when Garnacho cut the ball back to him in the 24th minute.
Later, he delivered a good cross to Zirkzee in the penalty box.
Casemiro – 7/10
Casemiro made his presence felt in the midfield with several key defensive interventions.
Amorim was proved right by starting the veteran against City.
Manuel Ugarte – 5/10
He could have put United ahead in the first half but slipped while taking the shot.
Bruno Fernandes – 7/10
Fernandes was again United’s standout performer.
He created decent chances for Dorgu and Ugarte in the first half, but his efforts were let down by a lack of finishing from his teammates.
Alejandro Garnacho – 6/10
Garnacho earned a valuable free-kick on the edge of the box with an early burst of pace.
He should have given United the lead but mistimed his header at a crucial moment.
Rasmus Hojlund – 4/10
The striker barely offered any threat against a solid centre-back pair.
Substitutions
Victor Lindelof – 6/10
He came on at the hour mark and was hardly troubled by a lacklustre City attack.
Joshua Zirkzee – 6/10
Zirkzee pulled off a fine save from Ederson late in the game.
Mason Mount – 6/10
He gave a glimpse of why Amorim believes he can thrive in the number 10 role.
