Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson was positive after their 4-1 thrashing by Chelsea.
The manager was clear in his disappointment with the game but found some satisfaction in an improved second-half.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, he said: "When you are 3-0 down at half-time, which we were deservedly, you are definitely staring down the barrel of a gun. Fortunately we didn't capitulate, didn't lose heavier than 4-1.
"It's still a very bad defeat, albeit against a very good team. But it's our job to play against these very good teams and make their life as hard as we can. We didn't do that today.
"We're in the same league; we need points, they need points. Sometimes we have to do what we think absolutely necessary to get those points, accept we can't go toe to toe and play the same way, but we have enough self respect and belief in ourselves to do more than we did today.
"The way we approached the first-half and the way we played the first-half was nowhere near good enough. That's something we must all take responsibility for."