1.   But Chelsea and Tottenham fought out a goalless stalemate at Stamford Bridge.

2.   The two-point lead for Dortmund went begging because Bayern notched their first draw of the season at Hansa Rostock, a goalless stalemate.

3.   United featured in a goalless stalemate at home to Aston Villa and now trail Newcastle by six points.

4.   Leaders Juventus, meanwhile, failed to join the party by stuttering to a goalless stalemate at Inter Milan.

5.   Leaders Juventus failed to join the party by stuttering to a goalless stalemate at Inter Milan.

6.   Scottish champions Rangers failed to serve up a champagne finish here on Saturday after being held to a goalless stalemate by Dundee.