Mourinho defends United approach, hails spirit after derby draw


Britain Soccer Football - Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League - Etihad Stadium - 27/4/17 Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini after being sent off with manager Jose Mourinho Reuters / Darren Staples Livepic

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho defended his team's approach in Thursday's 0-0 derby draw with Manchester City, hailing their spirit as they held on with 10 men.

United had only 31 percent possession and created few chances as they battled for a share of the spoils that left them a point behind fourth-placed City in the Premier League.

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