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25th Oct 2015

Twitter responds to a wholly uninspiring Manchester Derby

Tom Victor

The goalless draw between Manchester United and Manchester City was not one for the ages.

A dismal first half, which saw neither team muster a shot on target, was followed by a scarcely better second period.

United fans were unimpressed with the hosts’ display.

https://twitter.com/lxndrnthrtn/status/658305482424233984

While City surely would have threatened more with a full-strength team.

The praise for Anthony Martial continued.

https://twitter.com/psharland55/status/658311281246646273

While Jesse Lingard proved a popular introduction, coming close to breaking the deadlock when his volley hit the bar.

https://twitter.com/kevinmccauley/status/658308504030216192

But City have a promising young attacking talent of their own.

https://twitter.com/RobPollard_/status/658312561180450817

By the time the final whistle rolled around, no one was too upset to see the game draw to a close.

But some were finding the positives.

Now let’s never speak of this again.