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.

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,

Christopher Nkunku bagged a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed League Two Barrow in the League Cup third-round tie. The Blues dominated the match from the off and took the lead in stylish fashion when Joao Felix scooped a ball over the top of the defence which Nkunku volleyed home.