While Chelsea were tasting Club World Cup glory for the first time thanks to Kai Havertz's penalty in extra-time, there was still plenty of Blues interest to be had at home.
The loan army rarely sleeps with Thomas Tuchel's side having more than 20 players out honing their skills and hoping to enhance their reputations with other clubs across England and beyond.
This weekend provided plenty of ups and downs for a number of youngsters but included one even doing Chelsea a bit of a favour in the Premier League.