Frank Lampard stood composed, surveying the scene at the end of it all, prowling around his technical area, arms folded and focused. He knew his team had taken a giant leap towards Champions League qualification and, as such, a respectable first season for him in charge.
On the back of the West Ham defeat and then having watched the relentless charge of Manchester United prior to this match and seeing Leicester City finally secure a win, this was a test of nerve for the young manager’s team.
And after a frustrating start, that test was passed with distinction.