There was a moment before kick-off when the Chelsea players went into a huddle linking arms, as so many teams do. Cole Palmer was there. But his hands were by his side.

Cole Palmer went from being one of the most outrageously consistent goalscorers in Europe to a 1,162 minute goal drought, so when he notched a penalty on Sunday you can imagine the relief. On the London is Blue podcast they talked about the attacker’s performance, and noted that he had been about more than just a late consolation penalty.

The playmaker’s penalty was significant, but it was his bit of magic on the touchline that had people off their seats and believing again