The 10-point deduction handed to Everton last month gives them a sense of purpose that Nottingham Forest are struggling to find.
Sean Dyche and his side would clearly rather not have the penalty, against which the club are appealing. Yet it is a pretty effective way to bring together players, coaches, directors and supporters.
Forest’s unity last season was the envy of the Premier League but that bond seems to have weakened. Even though owner Evangelos Marinakis twice came close to sacking boss Steve Cooper, the atmosphere at the City Ground was unmatched as supporters and players drove each other forward.