Let’s be honest — a goalless draw isn’t usually headline material. But this wasn’t just any match. This was the Manchester derby. Old Trafford. Packed stands. Pride on the line. And even though neither United nor City found the back of the net, the energy? Off the charts.

A Game of Inches — and Missed Chances

Right from the whistle, you could feel the tension. United looked fired up, and Garnacho was causing all sorts of problems early on. One bold run ended in a rough challenge from Ruben Dias — and the yellow card came out fast. The crowd was on their feet. The tone? Set.

Bruno stepped up for the free-kick like he owned the pitch — but City’s wall stood tall.

City didn’t just sit back, though. De Bruyne (in his last ever Manchester derby, by the way — yes, emotional!) was pulling the strings, but André Onana had one of those nights where nothing got past him.

Second Half: So Close, So Frustrating

Both teams had their chances. Højlund for United. Foden for City. The crowd held its breath more than once. But every time it looked like the deadlock might break, someone — a defender, a keeper, the crossbar — had other plans.

Harry Maguire showed up with one of his strongest performances in a while. And Cancelo, quietly but brilliantly, kept United’s wings in check.

What It Means

For City, the draw is a bit of a bump — they’re still pushing for that top-four finish, and every point counts. United? Still stuck mid-table, still searching for consistency, but they’ll take pride in holding off their fiercest rivals.

No Goals, But All Heart

It wasn’t the fireworks fans were hoping for, but this derby had everything else — grit, drama, tension, and moments that made your heart race.

And for Kevin De Bruyne, walking off the pitch after his final Manchester derby? A quiet, classy end to a storied rivalry.

It might say 0-0 in the books, but this match was a reminder: sometimes, the biggest games aren’t about who scores… they’re about who shows up.