Daniel Storey: Can Man United challenge for a title while shutting big games down?

Manchester United’s lack of goals is becoming a chronic issue against Big Six clubs

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the touchline during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, Picture: Clive Rose/PA Wire.

Result satisfactory for United, lack of goals a different issue 

This was at least a different type of 0-0 to the same fixture at Old Trafford. That was characterised by Manchester United sitting deep throughout, whereas on Sunday Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team tried to press high in the first half before preferring to counter after the break. Chelsea had the better chances after the break and probably merited victory, but then United could easily have a first-half penalty.