**Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea: Van Nistelrooy Debut**

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A New Era Begins: Van Nistelrooy's Debut and a Draw at Old Trafford

Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea

The 2001-2002 season kicked off with a bang, and I mean that literally. The arrival of Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Dutch goal machine, had everyone buzzing. Could he be the missing piece for Sir Alex Ferguson's Red Devils? His debut, a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, was definitely a start, but not the kind of fireworks you'd expect.

The atmosphere at Old Trafford was electric. The Stretford End was rocking. Everyone was hyped for the new season, and for the debut of this guy, Van Nistelrooy, who was supposed to be a killer in front of goal. He was definitely a hot topic in the media, and his arrival had generated so much hype.

The match itself was a classic clash of titans, two of the biggest teams in English football. Chelsea, under Claudio Ranieri, were a formidable force, and they put up a serious fight. They came out swinging, and they had the better of the first half. It wasn’t until the second half that Man Utd began to find their rhythm.

Van Nistelrooy was a live wire, and he looked dangerous from the start. He almost scored early on but his shot was blocked. But he didn’t give up! He kept fighting, he kept pushing, and finally, he got his goal. A beautiful finish, a classic poacher's goal. He truly was a predator on the pitch, and the fans were going wild!

However, it was only a matter of minutes until Chelsea responded with a well-deserved equalizer. A bit of a bummer, right? But hey, this was a game that went down to the wire.

The final whistle blew, and the result was a 1-1 draw. It was a frustrating but fair outcome. But hey, Van Nistelrooy's debut was a success, and that's all that mattered. He showed everyone that he had the potential to be a real superstar in the Premier League.

This was just the beginning of his legend. He'd go on to become a club legend, scoring over 150 goals for Manchester United and earning the nickname "The Sniper." And the draw against Chelsea? It was just the first chapter of an incredible story.