Man United v Chelsea talking points: Kante hot shot that wins dugout duel

Jose Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge will be one to forget as Chelsea downed Man United thanks to Alvaro Morata’s header. Here’s what the game taught us

Man United v Chelsea talking points: Kante hot shot that wins dugout duel

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Antonio Conte was Jose Mourinho’s permanent successor as Chelsea boss and last term took a side which finished 10th after imploding under the Portuguese to the title. The pair have exchanged numerous verbal barbs, but there was little interaction here. There was no eye contact in two pre-match handshakes — one in the tunnel, another on the touchline. But none at all at the final whistle.

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