Diego Costa scored an injury-time leveller as Chelsea secured a 1-1 draw against Manchester United to maintain Guus Hiddink’s unbeaten run since becoming manager.
In an open first half, Chelsea thought they should have had a penalty when John Terry, playing in his first home game since claiming Chelsea will not renew his contract when it expires at the end of the season, had a shot blocked by the arm of Daley Blind, but referee Michael Oliver waved away the Chelsea protests.
Chelsea lost defender Kurt Zouma in the 59th minute to a nasty looking leg injury and just two minutes later, Jesse Lingard looked to have sealed all three points for the visitors in the 61st minute.
But Costa, playing for the first time in his career against United, fired a 91st-minute equaliser.
The Spain striker had one final chance to win it for the hosts but he was denied by superb save by David de Gea as Chelsea extended their unbeaten Premier League run to nine matches.
Louis van Gaal's side stay fifth but trail rivals Manchester City by six points in the race for Champions League qualification.
United, unchanged following their 3-0 victory over Stoke in midweek, started quickly with Michael Carrick testing Thibaut Courtois with a long-range effort in the 12th minute.
Player ratings
Chelsea: Courtois (9), Ivanovic (7), Zouma (7), Terry (8), Azpilicueta (7), Matic (7), Mikel (6), Fabregas (7), Oscar (7), Costa (8), Willian (7).
Subs used: Cahill (6), Pedro (6), Hazard (6).
Manchester United: De Gea (9), Darmian (7), Smalling (7), Blind, Borthwick-Jackson (7), Fellaini (7), Carrick(8), Lingard (8), Mata (9), Martial (8), Rooney (7).
Subs used: Schneiderlin (6), Memphis (n/a), Herrera (n/a).
Man of the Match: Juan Mata
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