Picture Special

City held to derby day point

City were forced to settle for a point as United produced a resolute defensive performance to claim a 0-0 draw.

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HERE WE GO: Vincent Kompany leads the Blues out ahead of the 174th Manchester derby.

HERE WE GO: Vincent Kompany leads the Blues out ahead of the 174th Manchester derby.
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LOOKING LOVELY: A picturesque view of the Etihad as the sun sets in Manchester.

LOOKING LOVELY: A picturesque view of the Etihad as the sun sets in Manchester.
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THRILLING: A tight contest between City and United at the Etihad Stadium last season

THRILLING: A tight contest between City and United at the Etihad Stadium last season
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FRUSTRATED FIGURE: Sergio reacts to a decision in the second half.

FRUSTRATED FIGURE: Sergio reacts to a decision in the second half.
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TIGHT MARKING: Eric Bailly pays close attention to Sergio Aguero in the first half.

TIGHT MARKING: Eric Bailly pays close attention to Sergio Aguero in the first half.
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SERGIO SURROUNDED: Aguero manages to get a shot away despite the attention of the United defence.

SERGIO SURROUNDED: Aguero manages to get a shot away despite the attention of the United defence.
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SEEING RED: Martin Atkinson reaches for the red card after Marouane Fellaini headbutted Aguero.

SEEING RED: Martin Atkinson reaches for the red card after Marouane Fellaini headbutted Aguero.
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HE'S BACK: Gabriel Jesus made his return to action after his foot injury.

HE'S BACK: Gabriel Jesus made his return to action after his foot injury.
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APPLYING THE PRESSURE: Kevin De Bruyne looks to force Martial into a mistake.

APPLYING THE PRESSURE: Kevin De Bruyne looks to force Martial into a mistake.
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SOLID CHALLENGE: The skipper wins the ball from Anthony Martial with a well-timed tackle.

SOLID CHALLENGE: The skipper wins the ball from Anthony Martial with a well-timed tackle.
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MANAGERS MEETING: Pep greets Jose Mourinho prior to kick off.

MANAGERS MEETING: Pep greets Jose Mourinho prior to kick off.
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TOWERING HEADER: Nicolas Otamendi rises above Martial to clear the ball.

TOWERING HEADER: Nicolas Otamendi rises above Martial to clear the ball.
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FLYING OTAMENDI: Our number 30 flings himself in front of Herrera's shot in the second half.

FLYING OTAMENDI: Our number 30 flings himself in front of Herrera's shot in the second half.
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PEP PONDERS: The City boss reflects on the early stages of the first half.

PEP PONDERS: The City boss reflects on the early stages of the first half.
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TALKING TACTICS: Pep and Mikel Arteta speak with each other as they make their way out for the second half.

TALKING TACTICS: Pep and Mikel Arteta speak with each other as they make their way out for the second half.
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SHOWING THE LOVE: Pep waves to the City faithful as he makes his way to the dugouts.

SHOWING THE LOVE: Pep waves to the City faithful as he makes his way to the dugouts.
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A CLOSE EYE: Sane is guarded by United's Ander Herrera in the first half.

A CLOSE EYE: Sane is guarded by United's Ander Herrera in the first half.
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SUPER SANE: Well, that's one way of stopping Leroy!

SUPER SANE: Well, that's one way of stopping Leroy!
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GOING FORWARD: Bailly goes to ground to prevent Sane from getting into the area.

GOING FORWARD: Bailly goes to ground to prevent Sane from getting into the area.
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MIDFIELD BATTLE: Sterling and Matteo Darmian battle for possession.

MIDFIELD BATTLE: Sterling and Matteo Darmian battle for possession.
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CLOSE ATTENTION: Raheem looks to escape the attention of Herrera.

CLOSE ATTENTION: Raheem looks to escape the attention of Herrera.
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ON THE FRONT FOOT: Sterling looks to get away from Fellaini to start a City attack.

ON THE FRONT FOOT: Sterling looks to get away from Fellaini to start a City attack.
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SEE YOU LATER: Yaya leaves Herrera in his wake as he powers forward.

SEE YOU LATER: Yaya leaves Herrera in his wake as he powers forward.
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OPPOSITE NUMBERS: Pablo Zabaleta tackles Darmian as the two full backs collide.

OPPOSITE NUMBERS: Pablo Zabaleta tackles Darmian as the two full backs collide.