That was until Cole Palmer stepped up, adding to his penalty in the early stages of the game with a brilliant late double to make it a hat-trick.

Photo by Robin Jones/Getty ImagesPalmer breaks Premier League record

His final goal was actually the latest scored in Premier League history that went on to win a game, and sent the home fans absolutely crazy.

Mauricio Pochettino echoed these feelings, showing emotion that many have not seen since he took over as Chelsea manager.

Those thrills were shared by the players behind the boss on the bench too, with many who were already subbed off unable to stop themselves entering the field of play to celebrate the moment.

One of those who did so was Moises Caicedo, who had been replaced after it’s fair to say he struggled in the middle of the park.

The Ecuadorian international gave the ball away needlessly for United’s first goal last night, and this will have been extremely disappointing considering the position of control they found themselves in at the time.

Caicedo booked for celebrating

It didn’t matter too much in the end though, and the relief he will have been feeling was clear to see, eventually seeing him handed a yellow card.

Where this could become more of an issue is if he is given another one before the Blues complete 32 Premier League games.

As per the league rules, ten yellow cards ahead of that stage would see him serve a two-game ban, something which he is just one booking away from in a similar boat to Nicolas Jackson.