Chelsea were held to yet another 0-0 draw by Liverpool on Tuesday in their first match since sacking coach Graham Potter with the Blues showing the same inability to turn chances into goals that led to the manager's downfall.
The fourth goalless stalemate in a row between the two teams - including last season's FA and League Cup finals which Liverpool won on penalties - summed up the problems that have hamstrung the two English heavyweights this season.
Chelsea dominated much of the Premier League encounter but spurned one opportunity after another.