Manchester City dropped valuable points in the Premier League top four race after playing out a goalless draw against Manchester United.
City entered the Manchester derby looking for a victory that could strengthen their position in the battle for Champions League qualification.
However, they were unable to break down a determined Manchester United defence at Old Trafford.
The 0-0 result meant both teams collected a point from a match that had been expected to produce plenty of attacking action.
For Manchester City, the draw represented another missed opportunity during a crucial period of the campaign.
Pep Guardiola’s team needed consistency as they attempted to secure a place among the Premier League’s top four.
Manchester United, meanwhile, could take encouragement from preventing their city rivals from claiming maximum points.
The defensive performance provided some positives for United despite their own struggles during the season.
City will now need to improve their attacking efficiency in their remaining fixtures if they are to achieve their Champions League ambitions.
