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Chelsea's Pochettino enjoys return to Premier League despite dropping points

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Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino. [Chelsea]

Mauricio Pochettino's return to the Premier League didn't start with a win, but there was plenty to like for the Argentine manager in his first game in charge of Chelsea.

Pochettino saw his team dominate possession in a manner that few teams have done against Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp, although the Blues lacked the firepower up front to come away with more than a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

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