'Something special' - Bruno Fernandes issues glowing message after disabled mascot with spinal muscular atrophy joins Man Utd captain in leading out Red Devils for Manchester derby at Old Trafford

United were able to hold the reigning Premier League champions, Manchester City, to a draw at Old Trafford on Sunday as the highly-anticipated derby fizzled out into a goalless affair. However, the start of the game was a special moment for seven-year-old Bobby Moore, a disabled mascot for the Red Devils.

Moore, who has spinal muscular atrophy, led United out of the tunnel with Fernandes ahead of the clash at Old Trafford, and the Red Devils' captain has now issued a touching message on Instagram after his interaction with the seven-year-old.

On Instagram, Fernandes posted a photo of himself and Moore, and captioned the post: "Leading the team out is always amazing, but today Bobby Moore made it even more incredible!

"His smile as we heard the noise of Old Trafford was something special."

The Red Devils now know that their only chance of winning a trophy this season rests upon their Europa League performances as they remain alive in the competition. United will be in action next when they take on Lyon in the first leg of their quarter-final on Thursday.