Manchester United were held to a tame goalless draw by AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday at the Cars Jeans Stadion in the Hague.
The early possession was dominated by the away side, but AZ looked sharp each time they burst forward. The Red Devils showed some early defensive frailties and Arne Slot's men capitalised, but Myron Boadu's headed finish in the tenth minute was ruled out for offside.
The home side grew in confidence and David de Gea was soon called upon, but he was up to the task. The remainder of the first half was played at a fairly pedestrian pace, with Mason Greenwood coming the closest for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.