Man City go top as Van Gaal refuses to talk about Rooney

Uninspiring goalless draw at Old Trafford was 'not a very attractive game' admits City boss Manuel Pellegrini

Wayne Rooney
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Manchester United 0 Manchester City 0

The clocks went back on Sunday and it's a shame that this Manchester derby didn't get lost in time. No goals and precious little action in a match that even Manuel Pellegrini admitted was dull. "Unfortunately for the fans it was not a very attractive game," reflected the City manager. "We are two creative teams but we could not do it today."

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