Erling Haaland missed a huge chance to put Manchester City level from close range in Sunday's derby against United at the Etihad.
The visitor's were ahead in the end-to-end match after Marcus Rashford scored a goal-of-the-season contender from distance in the opening 10 minutes.
City then relentlessly continued to carve chances against a nervy United defence but couldn't take them, most notably when Haaland missed from two-yards out in the dying embers of the half.
A ball lobbed into Andre Onana's box fell to Haaland - who leads the Premier League's golden boot race with 17 strikes - and looked a certain goal before the City superstar lost his focus with the goal gaping.
The 23-year-old looked to be in two minds whether to head the ball on goal or try to steer it in the bottom corner with his touch and opted for the latter, causing the ball to soar over the bar.
Haaland nestled his head in his hands after the miss while the Etihad was left stunned at their proven goalscorer's scuff on the stroke of half time.