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Chelsea vs Manchester United - Jose Mourinho and Maurizio Sarri involved in fracas after Ross Barkley equaliser

Re-live all the action from a frantic Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge

Harry Latham-Coyle
Saturday 20 October 2018 12:50 BST
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Ross Barkley scored a late equaliser as Chelsea drew 2-2 with Manchester United - leading to a touchline altercation which saw Jose Mourinho dragged away from a flare-up in the mouth of the Stamford Bridge tunnel.

The former Blues boss has not won at his former ground since taking over at United and he was involved after the home bench erupted in celebrations at the late leveller.

The visitors had looked on course for a rare Premier League win in west London as an Anthony Martial brace cancelled out Antonio Rudiger's opener.

However, Barkley slammed in the last meaningful kick of the contest to secure a point, with all eyes then drawn to a spat between Mourinho and Chelsea's second assistant coach Marco Ianni.

Mourinho shook hands with Blues boss Maurizio Sarri at the final whistle but was jeered by the home supporters and responded by holding up three fingers to them at full-time, representing the trio of league titles he won as manager of the club.

Re-live all the action below.

Preview

What time does it start?

Chelsea vs Manchester United kicks off at 12:30pm

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports’ Premier League channel from 11:30am and Main Event channel from midday, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via the SkyGo app.

The match is also available on Now TV by grabbing a Sky Sports Day Pass for just £7.99. Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.

It’s a big game for…

Ashley Young: He delivered the cross for Alexis Sanchez’s winning goal against Newcastle but it is in the other direction that the England international will have to demonstrate some improvement. With Eden Hazard his likely direct opponent, the 33-year-old will have his work cut out but he must offer more protection to the centre backs and David de Gea than he did against the Magpies.

Ashley Young will have his hands full against Chelsea (Getty)

Best stat…

18: Manchester United have lost 18 Premier League encounters against Chelsea, more than against any other side. In fact, the Red Devils have failed to win at Stamford Bridge in all competitions since October 2012.

Player to watch…

Jorginho: While Eden Hazard continues to drive Chelsea attacking play, it is the Italian who remains the fulcrum to Maurizio Sarri’s style of play. Ander Herrera has been utilised in recent years to track Belgian Hazard’s every movement, but Jorginho, who has made the most successful passes in the league this season, has the ability to dictate the tempo of the game and that will give Jose Mourinho further headaches in his attempts to stop Chelsea in their tracks.

Jorginho will be looking to dictate the tempo of Saturday’s clash (Getty)

Past three meetings…

Chelsea 1 (Hazard pen) Manchester United 0, FA Cup, May 2018

Manchester United 2 (Lukaku, Lingard) Chelsea 1 (Willian), Premier League, February 2018

Chelsea 1 (Morata) Manchester United 0, Premier League, November 2017

Form guide…

Chelsea: WDWDWW

Manchester United: WDLLDW

Odds…

Chelsea to win: 7/10

Manchester United to win: 4/1

Draw: 14/

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On to the pitch come the players, mascots and match officials.

Mike Dean is the experienced man with whistle-in-hand.

Harry Latham-Coyle20 October 2018 12:27
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Mateo Kovacic plays the ball back to Antonio Rudiger and Chelsea vs Manchester United has begun.

Harry Latham-Coyle20 October 2018 12:31
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1 minute

Manchester United have started with a 4-2-3-1 with Juan Mata ahead of Paul Pogba and Nemnja Matic.

Chelsea in Maurizio Sarri's customary 4-3-3.

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2 minutes

Juan Mata tries to flick the ball past compatriot Marcos Alonso but instead wins a corner.

Alonso rises at the near post to head away and Chelsea win the ball back.

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3 minutes

Eden Hazard is limping and thus not in the box as Willian tries to deliver.

The ball deflects and loops up into the air but Mateo Kovacic's weak left-footed volley is blocked.

Hazard appears to be moving freely now. 

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4 minutes

Chelsea are comfortable on the ball, and there is plenty of movement from their forwards and midfielders looking to create space.

Alvaro Morata is whistled for a foul as he jostles with Chris Smalling trying to get to a Cesar Azpilicueta cross.

Harry Latham-Coyle20 October 2018 12:36
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6 minutes

Juan Mata is staying very, very close to Chelsea's conduit Jorginho. 

Tracking back now he manages to put Willian off his stride and Manchester United clear.

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8 minutes 

First look at Anthony Martial looking to challenge Cesar Azpilicueta, but the Spanish right-back is up to the task.

Ashley Young clatters in to Eden Hazard, and Chelsea have a free-kick...

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9 minutes

They take it quickly and Hazard is on to the ball again after a one-two with Alvaro Morata.

Nemanja Matic has to bring him down just ​outside the Manchester United penalty area.

Superb shooting opportunity. Left of centre, 19 yards out.

Harry Latham-Coyle20 October 2018 12:40
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10 minutes

Not great...

Willian goes to the far post but it is high, wide and not particularly handsome. 

Harry Latham-Coyle20 October 2018 12:41

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