Manchester Derby RATINGS: Bruno Fernandes and Raheem Sterling left frustrated

The Manchester derby on Saturday evening fizzled out into a largely drab affair at Old Trafford with neither team able to break the deadlock.

United saw a second-half penalty overturned by VAR after Marcus Rashford was caught offside in a game of very few clear-cut chances.

Both Kevin de Bruyne and Bruno Fernandes, who dipped below his usual high standards, also struggled to inject some much-needed creativity into the clash.

Sportsmail's Richard Tanner has rated the performances from both sets of players...

MANCHESTER UNITED (4-3-1-2)

David De Gea 6

Atoned for midweek error with vital first half save from Riyad Mahrez but otherwise had little to do.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka 6

Improved after a difficult start and kept Raheem Sterling on a tight leash.

Victor Lindelof 7

Threatened with two first half headers and played a big part in an improved defensive display by United.

Harry Maguire 8

Timely block on Sterling shot and went close with first half header. Barely put a foot wrong although booked for trip on Gabriel Jesus in second half.

Luke Shaw 6

Defended well and kept Mahrez quiet but didn't venture over the half-way line too often.

Scott McTominay 6

Showed plenty of characteristic aggression in his tackling, covered plenty of ground and protected back four well.

Fred 6

Recovered from early challenge by Kevin De Bryune that slowed him up for a while to produce a disciplined midfield display.

Paul Pogba 7

Justified Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to start him with arguably his best performance of the season. Showed discipline and passed well.

Bruno Fernandes 6

As usual looked United's most creative player but a fairly quiet game by his usual high standards.

Mason Greenwood 5

Worked hard but didn't get a lot of service. Only first half shot blocked and should have done better with second half effort before being replaced by Martial.

Marcus Rashford 5

Not one of his best games but didn't enjoy much service, although a poor touch let him down when Fernandes put him through. Looked to have won a penalty only for VAR to ruled him offside.

Substitutes:

Anthony Martial (for Greenwood 74th min). No real impact 4.

Booked: Maguire.

MANCHESTER CITY (4-2-3-1)

Ederson 6

The Brazilian's kicking not at his best but he didn't have a serious save to make.

Kyle Walker 6

Defended well apart from one rash challenge on Rashford when he was saved by VAR from conceding a penalty.

John Stones 7

Justified Pep Guardiola's decision to play him with solid defensive show that will have given the watching Gareth Southgate food for thought.

Ruben Dias 6

Solid performance showed why City paid £60m for him - produced fine block from Greenwood shot in first half.

Joao Cancelo 6

Supported Sterling well on the left flank and played his part in City's defensive display.

Rodri 6

Typical solid show in midfield from the Spaniard. Covered plenty of ground and cancelled out United's midfield.

Fernandinho 6

Helped Rodri in protecting City's defence while frustrating United's midfield with his tackling and reading of the game.

Riyad Mahrez 6

Denied by De Gea's save in first half when he should have scored. Subbed for Ferran Torres midway through second half.

Kevin De Bruyne 7

The Belgian was behind all City's best work but was off target with two decent chances and looked frustrated at the end.

Raheem Sterling 5

Always probing with his skill and pace but still looking for his first career goal against United.

Gabriel Jesus 5

Kept quiet by Maguire and Lindelof and wasted only chance in first half when Mahrez put him in.

Substitutes:

Torres (for Mahrez 66th min) 5.

Booked: Fernandinho.

Referee: Chris Kavanagh.