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

Cole Palmer admitted he felt like he was letting Chelsea down during an 18-game goal drought that came to an end during the club's 3-1 win over new Premier League champions Liverpool.

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.