If Chelsea away layed a marker, Cardiff home felt like sticking a wet finger up to see which way the wind was blowing.
The difference between Huddersfield and this one is hugely encouraging. The weaknesses evident, but the strengths sufficient and dominant enough to yield the win.
No hesitation and anxiety in this one. In Pickford, Keane, Mina and Coleman there seems to be the right combination of heads.
Thought Cardiff played the game really well. But in contrast it was also a reminder of how well the lads defended as a unit against Chelsea.
And the Spurs win yesterday showing how far we've got to go before being considered top4 material.
It's fascinating, intriguing stuff.
How will Silva, Brands get there?
I'm really really looking forward to this Derby. If nothing else but to see how they deal with the challenge from the position of where they've got themselves to. This time it's like the derby is another step along the way rather than be all and end all. Like, a step back (L) would only be to enable the next step forward. Compare this to what United are feeling going into their next match.