Sentence:  United's stature is such that one result must not bring the immediate announcement of a shift in the balance of power in Manchester - but the swathes of <WSD>empty</WSD> seats around Old Trafford and the wave of attacks pouring towards David de Gea's goal in the second half emphasised that City quite simply have greater firepower and talent in their squad at present. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.