"Not so much red or blue - grey would be better."
The overwhelming feeling around the 196th Manchester derby was neatly summed up by a comment posted on the BBC Sport website.
It might be a stretch to claim, as one respondent did, it was 'the worst derby match in the world'. But the sentiment encapsulated the mood.
"It's a Manchester derby," seethed former United captain Gary Neville on Sky Sports after the dull goalless draw at Old Trafford. "It should have more blood, thunder, risk, and courage involved in playing the game.
"The congratulations and love-in I'm watching says both teams are happy with 0-0.