Weary rivals Chelsea and Manchester United wave City into the distance

Man United’s Mason Greenwood and Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi battle for the ball in an incident which was referred to VAR at Stamford Bridge. Picture: Ian Walton/PA

Roman Abramovich replaced local hero Frank Lampard with German tactician Thomas Tuchel six weeks ago, He asked for a place in the top four and a Champions League run in return. He might just get what he wants.

Chelsea’s uniquely demanding quick-fix Russian owner is well on his way to being proved right, as this scoreless draw with Manchester United took his club one point shy of fourth just days after a win at Atletico Madrid all but assured them of a quarter-final place in Europe too.