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.

Chelsea stormed into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a dominant victory over League Two outfit, Barrow. The Blues romped to a 5-0 win at Stamford Bridge, with Christopher Nkunku bagging a hat-trick despite head coach Enzo Maresca making 11 changes to the team who beat West Ham on Saturday.