Neither Pedro nor Fernandez were able to find the net whenfacing City with major silverware up for grabs. Chelsea have, however, shown that they remain serious contenders for the biggest of prizes and continue to give their global fan base something to shout about.
Cahill - who won two Premier League titles, FA Cups and Europa Leagues across eight memorable years at the Bridge, along with a Champions League crown - added on making supporters around the world feel part of the wider Blues family: “That is what these events are all about - Famous CFC events like this.
“I've been on a couple. Obviously this one in Chicago, where we had Coors Light down here. It was a great occasion, aside from the result. But the spirit was high. It is nice to have that engagement with the fans. You realise how big Chelsea is when you start travelling around, post-career, and see all these fans.
“They come in their hundreds and it's nice to have that interaction because as players, you play and you see them from afar. It's nice to be on the ground now and interact with the fans. I think they've had a good day. They're in good spirits, obviously, aside from the result. It's been a great event.”