Manchester United 0 Chelsea 0 - Five talking points

2. Moyes did get it tactically right but failed to land a sucker punch

After all the pre-match swipes from his opposite number and the utter incompetence displayed in the transfer market, Moyes did have a point or two to prove on his first home game at Old Trafford. And for once, he did manage to get things right from the outset. Moyes won the first round by starting Rooney in a free central role and Welbeck on the left – ensuring enough strength and attacking options to make it more of an even contest.

Yet with setting the stage perfectly for a late onslaught from the home side, Moyes opted for more cautious approach. Instead of bringing in Shinji Kagawa, squad’s most creative element into the game, that could have naturally provided a lot more overlapping space for Evra on the left wing, Moyes chose Giggs to steer them through safely.

Overall, it does reflect one of the most composed performances against Chelsea in recent times for United. However, it doesn’t make sense to complain for lack of creative talent in the side when one fails to make use of it in the most crucial moments of a big game.