Bruno Fernandes fails to seize Manchester derby moment

With City down to ten men, United's captain delivered tidy possession but little that decided the derby.

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What happened. Manchester United lost 1-0 to Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday despite Phil Foden's 23rd-minute red card. Captain Bruno Fernandes had plenty of the ball but produced little that decisively changed the game.

• Fernandes recorded 51 passes and 0.21 expected assists, per Opta Analyst.
• United failed to capitalise on playing against ten men.
• The captain was expected to take control of the derby.

United's inability to break down ten-man City raises fresh questions about their attacking edge.

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