Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior recently praised his players' unity after they began gathering in a circle before each half - but there was an unlikely addition to the Blues' huddle prior to their game against Newcastle.
Referee Paul Tierney found himself right in the middle of the hosts' pre-match huddle on Saturday evening, much to the bemusement of some of Chelsea's players.
Cole Palmer jokingly wrapped his arms around Tierney before staring quizzically at the official, who merely smiled back at the England international as Trevoh Chalobah and Enzo Fernandez watched on in amusement.