Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea: Bruno Fernandes and Moises Caicedo score in stale Premier League draw

Report and highlights as Manchester United and Chelsea finish equal after a disappointing game at Old Trafford with Moises Caicedo’s volley cancelling out Bruno Fernandes’ penalty four minutes after the hosts took the lead; Chelsea above Arsenal on goal difference and Man Utd sit 13th

Manchester United’s new-manager bounce fell flat as they shared the points in a stale 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford that confirmed their worst-ever start to a Premier League season.

Ruud van Nistelrooy, United’s interim boss until Ruben Amorim arrives on November 11, was unable to help his side replicate their free-scoring performance from Wednesday’s 5-2 Carabao Cup win over a weakened Leicester.

Chelsea, now without victory at Old Trafford in the league on their last 12 visits, were the better side for most of the game but allowed United to get in front through Bruno Fernandes’ second-half penalty after Rasmus Hojlund was brought down by Robert Sanchez.

Stunned into action, Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo, the best player on the pitch in a game sorely lacking quality, clapped back four minutes later with a sweetly-struck volley that beat Andre Onana through the legs of Mykhailo Murdyk.

Lisandro Martinez rode his luck in the closing stages with a knee-high challenge on Cole Palmer, which was reviewed by the Video Assistant referee, but deemed not worthy of a sending off, contrary to the opinion of Gary Neville. “Martinez is lucky. I think it is a red.”

The visitors always felt more likely winners but failed to put United away. Noni Madueke headed onto a post early in the first half from close range, although, if the ball had gone in it likely would have been pulled back for a push in the back on Casemiro.