The match started with some early intensity. United\u2019s Alejandro Garnacho broke free in the first minute, but City\u2019s Ruben Dias fouled him just outside the box, earning a yellow card. Bruno Fernandes took the resulting free-kick, but City\u2019s defensive wall did its job and blocked the attempt. After that early burst of action, the game settled into a more subdued rhythm. Neither side was able to create much in the way of clear chances. City\u2019s Phil Foden and Ilkay Gundogan both fired shots wide of the target, while Kevin De Bruyne\u2019s low drive was saved by United\u2019s goalkeeper Andre Onana. City\u2019s Omar Marmoush had a shot blocked, and United struggled to break down City\u2019s defense.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second half played out in a similar fashion, with neither team able to seize control of the game. City had a promising chance early on when Marmoush laid the ball off for Foden, but the England international\u2019s effort was under pressure and lacked the necessary power to trouble Onana. Guardiola made changes to inject energy into the game, bringing on Jeremy Doku for Foden, but the match remained flat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Marmoush had two opportunities to put City ahead, testing Onana with a dipping free-kick and a powerful half-volley, but both efforts were saved. At the other end, United\u2019s Manuel Ugarte fired a long-range shot just wide of Ederson\u2019s left post.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second half played out in a similar fashion, with neither team able to seize control of the game. City had a promising chance early on when Marmoush laid the ball off for Foden, but the England international\u2019s effort was under pressure and lacked the necessary power to trouble Onana. Guardiola made changes to inject energy into the game, bringing on Jeremy Doku for Foden, but the match remained flat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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