Chelsea's Eden Hazard was happy enough with his side's scoreless draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday night as they prepare for Friday's UEFA Super Cup clash with Bayern Munich.
One point @old trafford isn't bad ... Good energie from the boys...now focus on the next game against bayern... #CFC — Eden hazard (@hazardeden10) August 26, 2013
Ex-Liverpool and Man Utd striker Michael Owen was a little critical of the way Jose Mourinho's Chelsea went about things.
Not the greatest of games. Mourinho didn't fancy losing that one. @WayneRooney showed a great attitude. — michael owen (@themichaelowen) August 26, 2013
But was quickly excited as rumours spread about United allegedly throwing in a bid for Tottenham's Gareth Bale.
Rumours about Bale going to United now! This could be an unbelievable final few days of the transfer window. — michael owen (@themichaelowen) August 26, 2013
Rio Ferdinand was happy to help United deny Chelsea on the scoresheet but admitted he would have loved a victory in a milestone match.
A clean sheet on my 300th Premier League appearance for Man Utd, would have liked a win but a draw was probably a fair result. — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) August 26, 2013
Gary Lineker and Shay Given were both gobsmacked by Peter Schmeichel's choice of attire during the 'Match of the Day' coverage of United v Chelsea.
Never thought i'd see @Pschmeichel1 in a pink flowery shirt! #motd2 — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 26, 2013
That's some shirt @Pschmeichel1 is wearing on #MOTD
— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) August 26, 2013
To which the great Dane responded.
So happy you all loved my shirt on @BBCMOTD#motd2 this evening. — Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) August 26, 2013
Former United defender Mikael Silvestre suggested Mourinho really needs a quality striker after Chelsea's lacklustre showing at Old Trafford.
Looking at #CFC display you understand why JM wants a "SPECIAL" striker ! #MUFC — Mikael Silvestre (@IamMSilvestre) August 26, 2013
Norwich City's Anthony Pilkington was puzzled as to why reigning Chelsea Player of the Year Juan Mata was not used in their 0-0 draw at United.
Seems strange to me that Chelsea's best player from last season isn't going to feature in a game like this!! — Anthony Pilkington (@Pilkington_11) August 26, 2013
Liverpool keeper Brad Jones had his attentions turned to Real Madrid's clash at Granada in which they eventually won 1-0.
2 things in the Madrid game. Zidane assistant manager... Legend! 2nd, amazed that Casillas is still on the bench after Mourinho has gone — Brad Jones (@Brad_Jones1) August 26, 2013
And ex-Chelsea attacker Florent Malouda was revelling his fine goal for Trabzonspor in their Turkish Super Lig triumph over Rizespor.
First win of the season. This one is for our fans. Give thanks for life #trabzonspor#onelovehttps://t.co/1D4ryjFrwB — Florent Malouda (@realflorentm) August 26, 2013
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold was having a few identity issues over the weekend .
To confirm, this is my official Twitter account. Recent comments in the Sun were not made by me - check for the blue verified tick!
— David Gold (@davidgold) August 26, 2013
On Merseyside, Liverpool were getting ready to celebrate the 100th birthday of Anfield legend Bill Shankly in early September.
One week today: #shankly100pic.twitter.com/QFLHYwvbKa — Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 26, 2013
Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski was tuning up for Tuesday night's Champions League clash against Fenerbahce with a Turkish feast.
Today I enjoyed turkish food for lunch, tomorrow we ll be facing Fener in Emirates for the http://t.co/aUMYwtwHZQ — Lukas-Podolski.com (@Podolski10) August 26, 2013
A Cardiff City fan was quick to post a pic of new hero Fraizer Campbell after his match-winning brace in the shock 3-2 win over Manchester City on Sunday.
"@beth_ccfc: Tried an edit of @FraizerCampbell from yesterday! #CCFCpic.twitter.com/67WDafMX7F" nice! Think in stealing that one! — Fraizer Campbell (@FraizerCampbell) August 26, 2013
And Brazil legend Ronaldinho acknowledged the retirement of former Barcelona, Chelsea and FC Porto midfielder Deco.
Deco foi um dos melhores jogadores com quem eu tive o prazer jogar. Aprendi muito com ele. Boa Sorte na sua nova fase pic.twitter.com/9zUi8GxoRR — Ronaldinho Gaúcho (@10Ronaldinho) August 26, 2013
Translation: Deco was one of the best players with whom I had the pleasure to play. I learned a lot from him. Good Luck in your new phase
