In the early afternoon of October 29, Graham Potter's start at Chelsea read: nine games in all competitions, six wins, three draws, with 16 goals scored and just four conceded since he had replaced Thomas Tuchel in the dugout.
An unbeaten start, and one which had dampened questions from fans and pundits about whether the outwardly quiet and unassuming former Seagulls manager was suited to life at the top level.
Yet the wheels have slightly, if not totally, come off the wagon in the last four league games, especially in attack - with just two goals scored, the worst total in the division in that time - including a 4-1 thrashing by Potter's former employers, Brighton.