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Marouane Fellaini showed why Manchester United miss Paul Pogba... but Vincent Kompany is back to his no-nonsense best for Manchester City

Manchester United held close rivals Manchester City to a goalless draw at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday as they kept their top four hopes alive.

Jose Mourinho's side were reduced to 10 men near the end after Marouane Fellaini headbutted Sergio Aguero in a game of few clear-cut chances.

Here. Sportsmail columnist Martin Keown picks out the key talking points over the 90 minutes...

FELLAINI SHOWS WHY UNITED MISS POGBA

Marouane Fellaini received a straight red card for a headbutt on Sergio Aguero
Marouane Fellaini received a straight red card for a headbutt on Sergio Aguero
The Belgian midfielder protests his sending off to the fourth official on the touchline
The Belgian midfielder protests his sending off to the fourth official on the touchline

With Paul Pogba out injured, Manchester United lacked balance in their midfield.