It says a lot about a historic rivalry that Chelsea and Liverpool were neither here nor there following their confidence lacking 0-0 draw at Anfield on Saturday. Both teams were well short of their full pomp and Jurgen Klopp also went with a mixture of youth and experience.
It's a sign of the times that Graham Potter had a teenager in his midfield but also 31-year-old Jorginho. It was a game in which a point is probably one gained, especially during the plight of the two sets of teams. It also feels like a chance missed, as there won't be many less pressurised games at Anfield for Potter and his men.
All being said and done, four points from a trip to Liverpool and a match against Crystal Palace is what Chelsea will have wanted before an effective two-week break. There is now time to dip back into the market for one final flurry on players whilst also bedding in the newcomers.
