Chelsea salvage 2-2 draw with Manchester United at home

Martial then struck again to stun Chelsea (73), curling into the bottom corner from inside the box following a swift counter-attack, before Barkley’s last-gasp leveller caused an eruption on the sideline.

Juan Mata was a surprise inclusion in Mourinho’s side, and though they started solidly enough, one defensive lapse had Chelsea ahead midway through the half.

From Willian’s corner, Rudiger found himself free of Paul Pogba, directing a fine header into the bottom corner from 10 yards. Pogba ranted and raved, seemingly claiming Victor Lindelof’s own marking of David Luiz had blocked his path to stick with Rudiger.

Chelsea dominated the ball from there, claiming 60 per cent of it in the first half, and could have been two up just after the break had Alvaro Morata made better connection with his low effort from just inside the box.

United went 55 minutes without a shot on target, before two in 20 seconds resulted in an equaliser. First, Mata’s deflected effort was well beaten away by Kepa Arrizabalaga, but after the ball was turned back goalwards by Ashley Young and deflected into Martial’s path, the Frenchman made no mistake from 10 yards.

David Luiz’s unmarked header from a Willian cross was then glanced wide, N’Golo Kante forced a fine save from David de Gea 20 yards out, but United then broke to take the lead.

Mata found himself free on the right, squaring to Marcus Rashford and then onto Martial, who curled a fine effort into the far bottom corner from 15 yards.

United looked sure to claim all three points until the late drama; first Luiz hit the post with a header, Rudiger’s follow up was superbly saved by De Gea, before Barkley drove into the goal with ease.

There were wild celebrations among Chelsea fans, but a nasty scene on the touchline. Chelsea coach Ianni burst out of the bench and pumped his fists in Mourinho’s face, prompting the manager to go after him in the tunnel. A few minutes passed before the situation calmed, and Mourinho then shook hands with Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri, explaining what had happened.