Manchester witnesses dull derby

MANCHESTER United and Manchester City played out an anticlimactic 0-0 English Premier League draw on Sunday in a low-key derby that dealt a blow to City's bid for Uefa Champions League qualification.

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Pep Guardiola's team are fifth in the table on 52 points, one behind Chelsea, and United are languishing in 13th place on 38.

With both sides struggling through difficult campaigns, neither created many clearcut chances, particularly in a drab first half at a sun-drenched Old Trafford. The game picked up after the interval and City striker Omar Marmoush unleashed a blistering shot from 25 yards that forced United goalkeeper Andre Onana into a terrific save.

Joshua Zirkzee had United's best opportunity midway through the second half when he turned and struck a half-volley that forced City keeper Ederson into an outstanding two-handed save.

Meanwhile, Liverpool took a rare stumble in their march to the League title with a 3-2 loss at Fulham, while Southampton suffered the earliest-ever relegation in league history when they lost 3-1 at Tottenham Hotspur.

Elsewhere, the Blues were held to a 0-0 draw by Brentford.

Fulham enjoyed a deserved win over Liverpool, capitalising on some dreadful defending to boost their push for European football next term.