Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic says they were satisfied with their 1-1 draw against Manchester City.
Thibaut Courtois' uncharacteristic error led to David Silva's equaliser before half-time.
Just a few moments earlier Loic Remy, deputising for the suspended Diego Costa, had given the hosts the lead.
Matic told Sky Sports 1: "To be honest we expected three points, but I think the draw is a good result for both teams.
"It's the same (gap), five points, and we are happy because of that.
"City showed they are very strong, they never give up and scored in the last minute of the first half."
Matic added that his side's extra-time clash with Liverpool in midweek, when Chelsea advanced to the Capital One Cup final, had taken its toll.
"I am happy with how we played but we did our best after a hard game of 120 minutes," he added.
"We felt it especially in the last 20 minutes, a little bit tired, but I am happy because everyone gave 100 per cent."
