Chelsea caretaker manager Frank Lampard spoke of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's "sharpness" ahead of handing him a start against Arsenal, only to withdraw the striker at half-time.
Former Arsenal captain Aubameyang was making just his fifth Premier League start for the Blues, and his first since before the World Cup. It was an evening to forget, though, and he managed just nine touches before making way for Kai Havertz at the break.
By that point, the Gunners were three goals to the good, with Martin Odegaard striking twice and Gabriel Jesus putting them further in control. As Havertz emerged for the second period, Lampard's earlier comments felt a world away.
