Chelsea’s extraordinary exploits in the transfer market failed to have an immediate impact on the pitch, as they were held to a goalless draw by Fulham at Stamford Bridge.

Graham Potter can consider the Cottagers somewhat of a ‘bogey’ side, having failed to win any of his five managerial meetings with them.

Chelsea had managed only one shot on target as the game entered the final 10 minutes, but came agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock when David Datro Fofana rounded Bernd Leno, only for his strike to be brilliantly cleared to safety by Tim Ream.

The Blues looked relatively short of ideas going forward, as Fulham held on comfortably for a well-earned point, and their supporters’ cries of ‘what a waste of money’ will likely dictate the narrative around this expensive group of Chelsea players until Potter can improve on a run of just two wins from their last 12 league games.

Graham Potter explaining why Mykhailo Mudryk was replaced at half-time: “He’s had a heavy cold this week and he was feeling heavy-legged. We didn’t want to take a chance with him.”

Willian completed more take-ons than any other player on the pitch in the first half against Chelsea (3). He’s used to putting on a show at Stamford Bridge.

Fulham have won 4+ points against Chelsea in a single league season for the first time since 1975/76.

They’ve spent nearly £600m and might not even qualify for Europe.