Drawn derby in race to the top four

It was honours even in Thursday night’s Manchester derby as United held firm to claim a vital point against City at the Etihad Stadium, despite being reduced to 10 men late on. The Blues dominated what was, at times, a fiery game and the Reds were forced to play a man down for the final 10 minutes of normal as well as added time after Marouane Fellaini was red-carded for a clash with Sergio Aguero. The result leaves the Manchester rivals still well-placed in the race for a top-four finish, with both sides hot on the heels of Liverpool having played a game less than the Merseysiders. And the Reds should just keep going for the top four, from which they can qualify for the Champions League.