Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blamed Manchester United's latest Old Trafford flop on the absence of fans as Saturday's 0-0 Premier League draw against Chelsea left them without a win in their first three home league games for the first time in 48 years.

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani almost scored on his debut with his first touch after coming off the bench in the second half, but United were unable to break down Chelsea's well-drilled defence. Beaten by Crystal Palace on the opening weekend of the Premier League season and crushed 6-1 by Tottenham in their previous home match, United once again looked lacklustre at an empty Old Trafford.