Manchester United could not find a way past the defense of their Sunday, October 25 visitors, City as both rivals settled for a goalless draw at Old Trafford.
In the first half, both teams could not create a clear cut chance but had a slight sniff at goal.
Yaya Toure headed wide from a corner and later shot wide after being played through by Kevin de Bruyne.
United had their little openings but Anthony Martial and Wayne Rooney could not beat Joe Hart.
In the second half, United went the closest to score but substitute Jesse Lingard hit the bar from a Martial ball with six minutes remaining.
Chris Smalling also had an opportunity to win for United just three minutes later but could turn a low shot unto the near post after getting a knock down by Marouane Fellaini.
Mata almost found himself one on one with Hart but the goalkeeper raced off his line to win a brave 50-50 on the edge of his own area.