The look across Jurgen Klopp's face said it all.
He applauded the stands at Anfield as usual, but his exuberant fist pumps were missing this time. A feeling of deflation settled around the ground, and even Liverpool's manager - a notoriously upbeat character - understood the situation.
The 1-1 draw with Tottenham is typically not a world-ending result, and it still isn't. Unfortunately, every dropped point is crucial and damaging in the tightest of title races. Their slip-up was capitalised upon by Manchester City in ruthless fashion.
In his pre-match press conference, that cheesy grin was back for Klopp.