A disappointing 0-0 draw marked the final Manchester derby for Kevin De Bruyne as Manchester United and City struggled to create scoring opportunities. This result has impacted City’s chances for Champions League qualification, leaving them fifth with 52 points, just one behind Chelsea. United, placed 13th with 38 points, recorded their first clean sheet at Old Trafford since their 4-0 win over Everton in December. The game, characterized by a slow first half, saw a modest improvement in the second, with both Omar Marmoush of City and Joshua Zirkzee of United denied by excellent saves. Despite the anticipation and the emotional weight of De Bruyne’s farewell fixture, the match lacked the excitement of their previous encounter, where United triumphed 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium in December. The stadium’s fans, underwhelmed by the lackluster performance, started leaving before the final whistle.

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