All action but no goals at the Bridge

Chelsea 0 Man Utd - half-time

Chelsea were unable to find a way through the defences of much-changed Manchester United as a pulsating Carling Cup semi-final remained goalless at the interval.

Frank Lampard and Damien Duff were not far off with a couple of efforts and Eidur Gudjohnsen’s close-range finish was correctly ruled out for offside as the hosts enjoyed the majority of possession.

But a United side showing eight changes from the team held to a draw by Exeter at the weekend looked lively on the break and Carlo Cudicini produced the best save of the half to deny Wayne Rooney.