Chelsea are not a club known for giving their managers much time to get things right, but the progress Frank Lampard has made so far as Blues boss means he is not in a position where he has to ask for any patience.
Yes, Sunday's draw with Tottenham meant Chelsea missed the chance to go top of the Premier League for the first time since Lampard took charge in June 2019. That would have been a very visible way of marking their development.
But even without finding a way through Jose Mourinho's side and therefore reaching the summit, their performance quietly underlined the improvements Lampard has made while he has been manager.