The much-anticipated meeting between Manchester United and Chelsea
ended in anti-climax as Old Trafford witnessed its first goalless draw
in the Premier League since May 2009.
David Moyes was taking charge of his first competitive home game
since succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager,
while
Jose Mourinho had his sights sets on a third successive league win since returning to Chelsea.
In the end, despite an
outstanding performance for United by the recalled Wayne Rooney, both
Moyes and Mourinho had to settle for a point in the first blank
scoreline here in 77 Premier League games, since
United clinched the title against Arsenal in 2009.
It was a game short on clear-cut chances and quality, with United's Danny Welbeck wasting the best opportunity when he shot wide just before the hour. Mourinho will be happier with the point but there was frustration for Moyes, who would have hoped to make a winning start at Old Trafford as he starts the task of retaining the Premier League won by Ferguson before his retirement.
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