Yet there was to be a late sting in the tale. Amad Diallo, who netted the winner in last month’s Manchester derby, equalised for United with a composed finish from close range after good wing play from substitute Alejandro Garnacho. Both sides had chances to win it but had to settle for a share of the points in this pulsating clash.

The Old Firm derby is the biggest rivalry in Britain – all others are miles off the intensity. Manchester United travel to Liverpool on Sunday in what is often considered the most famous