Earlier on, Enzo Maresc told the media that Chelsea “are happy”.

“We knew it was a difficult game for many reasons. We scored, we came back. After the goal we tried to win.

“We are happy because we knew how difficult it would be.

“The [United] players want to prove they’re good enough. A new manager with different ideas so we had to prepare a different way.”

On his half-time change when he brought on Marc Cucurella for Malo Gusto: “It was quite clear. We tried something different tactically. Not an injury for Malo [Gusto], just a tactical decision.”

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been speaking to the media, and he says that he is “slightly disappointed”.

“I think we had the better of the chances in the game. Overall, the performance of the players was fantastic.

“The players did really well and fought in every inch of the pitch. It was very good to watch that bit.

“Overall the chances we created, we could have scored one more to win the game. It was a shame we couldn’t. Overall I’m slightly disappointed we didn’t win.

“It’s an emotional rollercoaster - it’s been almost a full week where so many things happened. My job was to steady the ship. The players reacted very well, [there’s] something to build on in the next two games.

“I came here to help the club in any capacity. After these two games that will continue and hopefully it can work out. It’s special to be back in the city and at the club.

“I try to share the culture of the club, the culture of the town and the fans. That’s an important part. I’m glad I can share these moments and help the players understand the spirit.

“I saw the spirit on the pitch on Wednesday and today. That’s the foundation to grow.”

In his post-match reaction, Bruno Fernandes says that “everyone knows how much I wanted the goal to come”.

“I need to help the team with goals and assists. It’s been one of the most disappointing things this season - but I got some in the cup. Now [I’m] scoring in the Premier League.

“It was a lot of disappointment in the dressing room. We could have won the game.

“Not much has changed. We get the point and we can be happy for that. We need to be disappointed because we’re far back in the league.

On incoming manager Ruben Amorim, he says: “I am a big fan of Sporting and watch a lot of their games”.

“Ruben Amorim brought the excitement back to the club - it was a little bit split when he came [to Sporting]. He transformed everything and brought everyone together.”

Ruud van Nistelrooy set off down the touchline in celebration, leaping as he punched the air. And yet what threatened to be a triumphant occasion for a great goalscorer was instead altered by an occasional one. Chelsea committed £115m for Moises Caicedo in part because of their propensity to overpay for many a player. It certainly was not, however, for his capacity to find the net.

Yet fees of such magnitude can demand a player has a transformative impact and, in an unexpected way, the biggest signing in Premier League history did. A volley was struck beautifully, nestling in the corner of the Manchester United net. Van Nistelrooy only had four minutes to savour a lead he greeted so dramatically. Chelsea had a point at Old Trafford which, given their last league win here came when Sir Alex Ferguson was still managing, may have been the best they could achieve.

The Sy punditry team seem to agree that Martinez’s challenge at the end should have been a red. 50/50 really, you couldn’t complain either way.

There was little contact but the intention was definitely there!

On Sky Sports, Jamie Redknapp mentions that it “was like a pub game at times”, while Frank Lampard says that United “are probably the worst pressing team in the league.”

More reaction to come here.

That result means United stay in 13th place in the Premier League, with 12 points from their opening 10 games. It’s their worst ever start to a Premier League season, though it does feel like a decent result.

Chelsea miss the chance to go third, though they do climb up to fourth, ahead of Arsenal on goal difference, with 18 points.

A strange game to end the weekend in the Premier League. United struck first but were lucky overall, while Chelsea needed some luck in the form of a perfect strike from Caicedo. The away side dominated the ball in parts but never really looked that threatening.

For United, there clearly remains plenty to work on for Ruben Amorim when he arrives, mainly in terms of attacking patterns and midfield shape, especially in transition.

The points are shared once again in what is the most drawn Premier League fixture.

That’s the last action of the second half and the referee brings the game to an end at Old Trafford.

All square, and it’s difficult to know what to make of that game. Disappointing from both sides, really.