BAD IDEA OF THE WEEK: Settling for another draw

Robin van Persie’s injury-time equaliser, the answer to Didier Drogba’s headed goal early in the second half, rescued a point for Manchester United after Chelsea had been reduced to 10 men late on in a gripping encounter yesterday morning at Old Trafford. The captain smashed the ball home in the 94th minute, just after Branislav Ivanovic had given away a free kick and been sent off for his second bookable offence. Angel Di Maria’s set-piece allowed Marouane Fellaini a header which Thibaut Courtois saved, only for van Persie to drill the rebound emphatically home. But remember, it takes more than just one goal to win a game. Manchester United have now slipped to eighth place, which is worse than where they finished last season. Loser van Gaal had better prove himself this season otherwise he risks getting sacked.