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.

Thanks to his first Chelsea treble, the 26-year-old now has six goals in eight appearances this season for the Blues. Nkunku was making his first start for the hosts since their opening-day defeat by Manchester City last month.

Chelsea cruised past League Two leaders Barrow Town to reach the 4th round of the Carabao Cup, with Christopher Nkunku scoring twice in the opening 15 minutes to set Enzo Maresca’s much-changed