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Cesc Fabregas has rarely been over the halfway line in the first half.

The Spaniard has had his hands full helping out Nemanja Matic in front of the back four and completed only five passes in the United half in the first 45 minutes.

Former Wales international Robbie Savage at Old Trafford
BBC Radio 5 live

"It's been a game of few chances so far. It has been a tactical battle and I would probably say Louis van Gaal is edging it, but it has been quite a poor first half, with a few mistakes made by both sides.

"Chelsea will be happy to come away with a point and their unbeaten record intact, but United, at home, can they go and do a bit more in the second half? They are not going to win the league this year but the 75,000 fans here today have had little to shout about, apart from the one chance for Robin van Persie."

James Standen:, external Best game of the season so far from a Manchester United point of view! Playing with pace, power and even defending alright!

Matt Barron:, external Has to be said - Marouane Fellaini has done very well so far. Shame people only criticise him rather than praise when it is deserved.

Matthew Day:, external Not impressed with the referee today. Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling with their arms round the necks (see 38 mins) of John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic! Shocking.

Plenty of traffic down the left-hand side for Manchester United where Adnan Januzaj and Luke Shaw have been very bright.

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Burnley manager Sean Dyche: "Generally I thought we performed well but they are a very high quality side with very highly clinical players and they showed that today.

"That is where our growth needs to come - the clinical edge.

"We have to fight beyond our means at times but we have to build a team that can win games. That is the challenge. The margins are tight, we know that and we have to find a way of turning the margins in our favour.

"We never came into this thinking it would easy."

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Everton boss Roberto Martinez: "Burnley play with a lot of energy and pressure but we dealt with it and I thought we took our goals with real class.

"The mentality from Romelu Lukaku is that of a winner. He wanted to get us back in the lead and he took a knock to his toe but he wanted to continue. I am delighted with his performance and his personality.

"What Samuel Eto'o brings is incredible experience but with that is also a great hunger. He is a terrific example to have him around. He is a clinical finisher. He knows how to hurt back fours. He first touch is with the thought of what he is going to do next."

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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino:

"It's a big hit for us. We deserved more, but we made one or two big mistakes and it's difficult to win the game.

"It's not easy to compete in the Europa League and Premier League. Today it was about a lack on concentration at the start of the second half and then the head is gone. It's hard to get the concentration.

"We need to improve a lot [to get in top four]. It's not tactical or physical it's our mentality."

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew: "We didn't look like we had the right field or shape in the first half. In the second half we came out with more purpose. It was massive result. It was a real team effort. At half time I was pretty angry. Sometimes in Premier League when you're dominant like Spurs, but only a goal up you lull them in.

"They were two great goals. Ayoze didn't know he was playing - he only got the nod just before kick off. Jack [Colback] played a fantastic ball for Sammy [Ameobi]. It was a top, top goal. At the moment the Geordie nation doesn't think I'm good enough. I've been here for 701 games now."

While the managers issue their instructions at Old Trafford, let's hear what their counterparts in action earlier today made of their results...

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty at Old Trafford

"Just that final touch missing for both sides in an enthralling first 45 minutes - although Chelsea complained bitterly that they should have had a penalty when Chris Smalling tangled with Branislav Ivanovic in the area. It certainly looked like they had a case.

"Adnan Januzaj is a growing influence for Manchester United but Chelsea are currently missing the menace and goal threat that is usually provided by Diego Costa. Goalless but with plenty to whet the appetite for the second half."

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Steve Wilson
BBC Match of the Day commentator at Old Trafford

"Both goalkeepers have showed their worth in this first half - De Gea denying Drogba and Courtois rushing out to block Van Persie. Ivanovic felt he might have had a penalty when Chris Smalling tussled with him but it's had everything but a goal."

Jose Mourinho is already creeping towards the tunnel when Phil Dowd blows time.

Plenty for the Special One to ponder. His side have been matched in every department so far. High quality stuff and little to choose between the sides.

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F.M:, external As the match progresses Chelsea's defence is getting more stable, while Manchester United's is falling apart. A goal is coming soon.

Ajuluchukwu Ben:, external Chelsea really missing Diego Costa, he would have made the difference.

Dandeep:, external Man United looking a more balanced side when Louis van Gaal isn't trying to fit Wayne Rooney, Radamel Falcao, Robin van Persie, Angel Di Maria and Juan Mata all into the team.

Another two minutes added to a pulsating half of football.

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That was more in keeping with the Super League Grand Final at this ground a couple of weeks back.

Juan Mata clumps a horrible effort towards the roof of the stand after a clever cut-back from a free-kick out wide.

And now United go close at the other end!

Adnan Januzaj drives in at the Chelsea defence off the left flank, buys himself some space with a dropped shoulder and rattles a fierce shot only inches over the top.

He has been dangerous from the start.

Former Wales international Robbie Savage at Old Trafford
BBC Radio 5 live

"That is two chances now. Two good chances, and two good saves. One for Didier Drogba, one for Robin van Persie, neither taken. Would Radamel Falcao or Diego Costa have scored them? Eden Hazard looks like the liveliest player on the pitch at the minute, he looks really dangerous."

Chelsea's best chance of the game so far and they are thwarted by David de Gea in the United goal. The Spaniard gets down sharply to push away Didier Drogba's low effort from Oscar's cut-back.

Orlando Davies:, external Outrageous! How can Chris Smalling get away with that?

Nemanja Matic joins the yellow card club as he barges into Robin van Persie. It was another cynical one and this time Phil Dowd's notebook is out.