Chris Hatherall: As a start point at least this gives Ralf Rangnick a fighting chance

Rangnick’s arrival  has led to suggestions that United are belatedly waking up to the modern way of running a football club

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford (centre) in action with Chelsea's Reece James (left) and Trevoh Chalobah during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire. 

United fans arrived in west London craving a glimpse into the future, a signal of how interim manager Ralf Rangnick would change their fortunes and how tactics and morale might evolve under his watch when he eventually takes charge. They left with a feeling that, at the very least, he will inherit a side that is finally learning to fight for its life.

A point at Stamford Bridge is a major positive for United as they bid to stop the rot and build a new future.