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Why Graham Potter shouted at Jorginho and Ben Chilwell in devastating Chelsea draw vs Man United

Graham Potter extended his unbeaten run as Chelsea boss against Manchester United but the Blues will be rueing the three points they left on the table as Casemiro's 94th minute header cancelled out Jorginho's late penalty. It was another difficult start from Potter's men as Manchester United took advantage in the centre of the pitch, but with changes mate, ultimately the sides could not be separated.

As Potter noted in his post-match press conference it was probably a fair point to see the spoils shared. After the jubilation just minutes before, the pocket of celebration from Manchester United's travelling supporters was in stark contrast to their air being sucked out of the rest of the ground however.

The Chelsea boss said: "We are disappointed of course to concede late but over the course of the game, I think a point is right for us. I don’t think we can sit here and say we deserved to win because we didn’t do enough to win the game I don’t think. But effort wise, what the boys put in, was amazing. It was a fantastic effort from the players and I am proud of them for that.”

READ MORE: Four things learned as Chelsea suffer heartbreak in draw versus Manchester United

Nevertheless, there remains so moments you may have missed so football.london takes a look below:

Cesar Azpilicueta landmark

Amid the surprise of not seeing Kalidou Koulibaly among Chelsea's squad against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, a significant landmark may have been easy to overlook for Cesar Azpilicueta. The Spanish defender racked up his 333rd Premier League appearance for Chelsea to match Petr Cech's record for Chelsea in the competition.

Only John Terry and Frank Lampard have played more matches for the Blues in the Premier League, as Azpilicueta further cements his legacy in west London, having arrived at his 10-year anniversary with the club in the summer.

Matthew Harding tribute

It has been 26 years since Matthew Harding tragically lost his life flying back from Chelsea's match with Bolton Wanderers. The Blues supporter provided crucial investment in the club in 1993 that saw construction of the North Stand and the ability to buy the Stamford Bridge freehold. Blues supporters showed he was not forgotten as a banner went across the stand named in his honour, declaring 'Matthew Harding always loved, never forgotten'.

Supporters showed their love once again in the 26th minute with a round of applause, accompanied by a chat of 'one Matthew Harding'.

Graham Potter shouts at Jorginho and Ben Chilwell

As the first half went on, it was clear that all was not going as Potter had planned ahead of the game. Chelsea could not fully impose themselves on Manchester United, as the Red Devils passed through the Blues' midfield with too much ease and consequently found themselves creating chances.

With that, it appeared Chelsea starting playing a great deal deeper than Chelsea's coaching staff would like. As his side set up for a goal kick, Potter was enthusiastic about changing how his team would set up from the dead ball.

With 20 minutes on the clock, Chelsea's head coach repeatedly shouted at Chilwell and struggled to capture his attention but persisted until he did. Eventually Potter was able to encourage the former Leicester defender to take on space much closer to the halfway mark rather than being fairly deep in his own half.

It wasn't too long before the usually fairly serene Chelsea boss, was shouting again, this time with Jorginho in the centre of the pitch and on the ball. Potter would shout and wild gesture to move further up the pitch with Chelsea in possession, seemingly in search of more direct play.

Gabriel Slonina's chat

After watching Chelsea's away trip to Brentford, Chelsea's summer signing was once again in attendance to watch the Blues. Slonina joined the club in a £12million deal in the summer but continued on loan with Chicago Fire. With the US side's season over, the 18-year-old glovesman has spent time with Chelsea ahead of a potentially lengthier stay come January.

On this occasion, the American youngster appeared in the press area of Stamford Bridge talking to a former goalkeeper. Peter Schmeichel was present completing media duties for the game but was deep in conversation with Slonina at half time. Perhaps a word or two of wisdom was shared.

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