In pictures - Marseille v Manchester United in the Champions League

Didier Deschamps greets Alex Ferguson before the match. Deschamps, the former Chelsea midfielder, won this competition twice in his player career – first with Marseille and then with Juventus. Similarly, Fergie has won it twice as a coach Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images

Nani is at the forefront of a three-pronged attack for United, with Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney providing a considerable threat Photograph: Christophe Karaba/EPA

Well, that was the theory at least. But Berbatov and Rooney are having little joy in and around the penalty box Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Even when chances break their way, goals are not forthcoming Photograph: Boris Horvat/AFP/Getty Images

Former United defender Gabriel Heinze brings down a long ball. The home side seem keener to ensure a clean-sheet than to venture forward Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images

Marseille's Stephane Mbia grabs the ball after being penalised for inadvertently slapping Nani in the face Photograph: Claude Paris/AP

Then he goes down under a challenge at the other end of the field from Nemanja Vidic Photograph: Philippe Laurenson/Reuters

Ferguson looks increasingly frustrated Photograph: Nick Potts/PA

As does Patrice Evra, who's been roundly abused by the home fans all night for his role in the French mutiny at the South Africa World Cup Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images

Marseille's Brandao swings his boot in hope as Vidic blocks him. These two were involved in an altercation in the 49th minute when Brandao appeared to elbow Vidic off the ball Photograph: Lionel Cironneau/AP

Souleymane Diawara loses out to Berbatov in an aerial challenge Photograph: Jean-paul Pelissier/Reuters

Edwin Van der Sar plucks a rare threat at goal from the air Photograph: Lionel Cironneau/AP

Nani has looked the most dangerous of United's attacking trio, but Steve Mandanda dives to the rescue and ensures the stalemate continues. 0-0 it ends Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images