Premier League: Man United 0-0 Man City - 'We just didn't have enough to get those counter-attacks' - Solskjaer
Video ⬇ Manchester United played a goalless draw against neighbours Manchester City behind closed doors at the Old Trafford on Saturday 12.
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| Manchester United defender Harry Maguire (l) tackles Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling. Photo: @ManUtd |
In a derby that recorded no goal, Red Devils Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed his side 'didn't have enough to get those counter-attacks' and hailed his team for 'better possession on the ball'.
The clash which was without excitement and quality saw both teams unable to create good chances that would have made the difference at the Theatre Of Dreams.
BBCSport says:
Gabriel Jesus was off target and Riyad Mahrez brought a routine save from David de Gea with City's best first-half chances while Scott McTominay was agonisingly inches away from Victor Lindelof's flick as United sought the breakthrough.
United defeated City three times in four meetings last season, including a league double over their rivals.
Solskjaer said: "Possession on the ball, control (was better).
"Of course I think last year at the Etihad we could have blown them away from the 10th to the 25th minute. We could have scored four goals.
"Some unbelievable counter-attacking football, but we had about 30% possession and that second half we were hanging on.
"You felt there were fewer moments to hang on today and we had more of the ball.
"Maybe that's because they had more respect for us as well. I don't know, but I'd like to think we've developed that side of it.
"And then today we just didn't have enough to get those counter-attacks that we have."
Both teams are currently on the first half of the table with Manchester United amassing 20 points and placed eighth while Manchester City are ninth with 19 points.
Watch: Man United goalkeeper David De Gea's post-match words ⬇
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Watch: Man United 0-0 Man City ⬇
🎥 The main action from Saturday's Manchester derby stalemate.
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