Manchester 0 Manchester City 0
Manuel Pellegrini seems to be learning defensive tactics from Jose Mourinho. Hammer the small teams and defend against the big boys. A draw away from home is not a bad result.
Last season game at Old Trafford Pellegrini's city were out thought and outplayed. They ended up losing 4-2.This time with David silva and Sergio Aguero missing Pellegrini was a bit cautious. He seemed to have read the script about LVG's team set up. He knew that they will try to control possession waiting for any mistake. That is why he set up the team more defensively. Fernandinho and Fernando were too deep, Yaya Toure didn't make those surging runs from the midfield.
When Van Gaal brought in Fellaini Pellegrini reacted swiftly by introducing Demichelis so as to shadow Fellaini.
Remember Fellaini had caused them all manner of problems last season.
All in all the game was a tactical masterclass from both managers but ugly to the fans.
The derby has produced so much goals in recent times and it was bound to happen, one dull game.
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