Everton had two new summer signings making their debut from the start, a January transfer being given his Premier League bow, and a substitute even playing his first top division minutes for his new club.
In the directors box, there was another prospective arrival taking in the stadium for the first time. Amadou Onana was all smiles in and around half time as he posed for pictures with supporters ahead of what was his imminent announcement as a new Blues star.
But, in the end, Frank Lampard's side didn't have the transfer that they really needed. The lack of an attacking option in this match was hugely evident as they played out what was something of a toothless 108 minutes (thanks to long stoppages) at Goodison Park.
