Such is the scale of the investment in the Chelsea squad that Enzo Maresca can make 11 changes to his team and still name a side that cost around £400 million. This was surely the most expensive ‘B’ team in history and,

You might glance at the 5-0 scoreline, flick on the highlights and assume there was no contest to be had at Stamford Bridge as Barrow were swiftly and comprehensively put to the sword by a Chelsea side which has had a sum invested in their frontline that would cover the League Two leaders' wage bill for a century.

Manchester City survived a late scare to return to winning ways after Sunday’s draw to Arsenal as they beat Watford 2-1 at home in the Carabao Cup.