Man United vs Man City

​The most recent Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City took place on April 6, 2025,

 ​The most recent Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City took place on April 6, 2025, at Old Trafford, ending in a 0-0 draw. The match was characterized by a lack of attacking sharpness from both sides, with few clear-cut chances created. Manchester United's best opportunity came late in the game when Joshua Zirkzee's shot was saved by Ederson. City, missing the influence of injured striker Erling Haaland, struggled offensively and failed to capitalize on their possession advantage

This result leaves Manchester United in 13th place in the Premier League standings, with their hopes for European football now hinging on their performance in the Europa League. Manchester City remains in fifth place, with manager Pep Guardiola expressing frustration over the dropped points in their pursuit of Champions League qualification. 

The match also marked Kevin De Bruyne's last Manchester derby at Old Trafford, as he is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season.

​The recent Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City ended in a goalless draw at Old Trafford on April 6, 2025. ​

Key Moments:

• Early Incident: In the opening minute, Alejandro Garnacho was fouled by Ruben Dias just outside the penalty area. Bruno Fernandes's subsequent free-kick was blocked by the City wall. ​

• Second Half Chances: City's Omar Marmoush forced a notable save from United's goalkeeper Andre Onana with a powerful shot from distance. Later, United's Joshua Zirkzee had a close-range effort denied by City's Ederson. 

Player Performances:

• Manchester United:

  • Andre Onana (Goalkeeper): Delivered a solid performance with several crucial saves, earning a rating of 7.5. 

  • Casemiro (Midfielder): Dominated the midfield with the joint-most tackles by a United player in a Premier League game, achieving a rating of 7.5. 

• Manchester City:

  • Ederson (Goalkeeper): Maintained a clean sheet with key saves, rated at 6.5. ​

  • Ruben Dias (Defender): Received a yellow card early on but was instrumental in defense, earning a rating of 7.5. ​

Managerial Reactions:

• City manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged the team's shortcomings, particularly in the attacking third, and emphasized the need for improvement.

• United's coach Ruben Amorim expressed the necessity for better decision-making and overall quality in the team's play. ​

Fan Reactions:

The match's lack of excitement led to criticism from former players and fans alike. Roy Keane described the game as a "friendly derby" lacking intensity and quality. Additionally, United supporters staged a post-match protest against the club's ownership and rising ticket prices. 

Implications:

The draw leaves Manchester City in fifth place, one point behind Chelsea, impacting their Champions League qualification hopes. Manchester United remains in 13th place, continuing a challenging season.