This one came with a Hazard warning. A rip-roaring, raw FA Cup tie with a jagged competitive edge and soaked in bile with Chelsea earning their place in a semi-final tie against Tottenham and Manchester United departing with a burning sense of grievance over the first-half dismissal of Ander Herrera.

The midfielder went for one of umpteen United fouls on Eden Hazard, who was outstanding, with Mourinho also reacting to the chants of the Chelsea fans who once so adored him but turned here. “You’re not special anymore,” and “Judas” they sang and he responded by holding up three fingers and pointing at the pitch for the three Premier League titles he brought to Stamford Bridge.

There will not be an FA Cup this season for United. The holders are out with Chelsea earning a 14th successive home win, through a rare goal from the brilliant N’Golo Kante, who eclipsed Paul Pogba in that keenly fought midfield.