Reece James shines back at wingback but Blues more than wasteful up front

REECE JAMES shined at Old Trafford but Chelsea still walked away with just a point.

The Blues dominated Manchester United but wasted too many chances in front of goal.

Reece James shined at Old Trafford playing right-wingbackCredit: Getty

Marcos Alonso’s opener was cancelled out moments later by Cristiano Ronaldo as the points were shared.

Here Jack Figg rates the Blues performers.

Edouard Mendy – 6

Given little to do bar pick the ball out of his net. Had no chance in stopping Ronaldo’s strike.

Cesar Azpilicueta – 5

Played Ronaldo on for United’s goal which was really the host’s only real attack all night until a goalmouth scramble at the end.

Thiago Silva – 6

Made some excellent passes over the top to try and unlock United’s defence. Was left largely unbothered elsewhere.

Antonio Rudiger – 6

Most influential on the ball, carrying it out from the back, passing forward or shooting from range.

Reece James was a threat all night at wingbackCredit: Reuters

Reece James – 8

Deployed back at wingback and reaped the rewards. His cross led to Alonso’s opener and hit the post right at the end.

N’Golo Kante – 6

Energetic throughout, driving with the ball and creating chances. But did give away the ball which led to United’s equaliser.

Jorginho – 6

Assured performance in the centre of midfield, covering well when needed as Kante bombed forward.

Marcos Alonso – 7

Superb volley to put Chelsea in the lead but had little major impact after. Much more comfortable at wingback opposed to a back four.

Marcos Alonso fired Chelsea into the leadCredit: EPA

Mason Mount – 6

Lively playing as the No10 between Havertz and Werner, linking up well with the Germans and his wingbacks.

Timo Werner – 5

Showed great energy in the fast half getting in behind but lacked creativity on the ball thereafter.

Kai Havertz – 4

Missed two massive chances, missing a one-on-one and header. Should have also played in Werner, who was through on goal.

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Christian Pulisic (for Werner 70mins) – 5

Got on the ball but made no real impact off the bench.

Romelu Lukaku (for Havertz (70mins) – 5

Held the ball up well but had no goalscoring opportunities.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek (for Kante 82mins) – 5

Just about had enough time to show his face.

Kai Havertz was wasteful against UnitedCredit: AP