Each was a gleaming model in the showroom, but the Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini and Mercedes are performing like Nissan Micras.
Boo is the colour of Graham Potter's fleet at Chelsea, and they can't keep taking the punters for a ride like this. Head coach Potter is a decent man and he has enjoyed unwavering support from owner Todd Boehly, but even the most resolute backing has its limits. So far, Chelsea's scattergun spending has only turned them into the Blank of England.
They may not qualify for Europe next season at this rate – not even the Thursday Night Smorgasbord League. How can that happen after throwing £300 million at a single transfer window?