Man Utd 1-2 Man City: Before the match, fans leave tributes outside Old Trafford to remember those killed in Munich With the 50th anniversary of the air disaster having just past, the rival managers lay wreaths on behalf of their clubs A minute's silence is then impeccably observed, however, several loud bangs appear to come from outside the stadium The game begins with the hosts enjoying the early possession and Richard Dunne has to be alert to keep out Carlos Tevez City survive a nervy opening period and see new signing Benjani Mwaruwari go close to breaking the deadlock With their confidence growing, the visitors score when Darius Vassell nets after Edwin Van der Sar parries his first attempt Anderson, in for Owen Hargreaves, looks to create something in response but some resolute defending keeps City in front Eriksson's team continue to threaten and double their lead when debutant Benjani heads home from Martin Petrov's cross Tevez beats Joe Hart soon after the break but the assistant referee's raised flag sees the effort ruled out for offside Michael Carrick reduces the defecit for Man Utd but it is not enough as Man City hold on to do the double over their rivals Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool: The Reds start with Peter Crouch up front and he asks some early questions of the hosts' defence Nicolas Anelka looks for a way through at the other end but finds Javier Mascherano blocking his path to goal Having scored England's winner in midweek, Shaun Wright-Phillips attempts to further impress the watching Fabio Capello Frank Lampard and Lucas go up for a header as the two look to win control of the midfield at Stamford Bridge It is a battle that is also waged by Steven Gerrard and Michael Ballack as the sides remain deadlocked at the break A pained Martin Skrtel waves for assistance after picking up a hand injury but manages to continue after some treatment Ryan Babel looks dangerous at times but he makes way for Jermaine Pennant midway through the second half With his side badly needing to win to keep up with the top four, Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez urges his players forward Ballack rises to meet a ball into the Reds' penalty area but the chance goes begging as the game remains goalless Dirk Kuyt finds himself in a good position late on but Ashley Cole does enough to put him off and the game ends in a draw
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