Hughes: It was a fair result

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While manager Hughes claimed he was not in need of the reality check, its delivery may force some of City's more optimistic followers to revise their own expectations.

"It wasn't a reality check from our point of view," said Hughes. "We are still very early in our development as a squad and a team."

He added: "We realise we are still young in time terms.

"But some people have got a little bit ahead of themselves and a little bit hysterical. We know the level we are at.

"Chelsea were excellent in the second half. They set traps for you.

"In the end, it was a fair result, we have no qualms about that."

British record signing Robinho marked his debut with a free-kick strike, but goals from Ricardo Carvalho, Frank Lampard and Nicolas Anelka eased Chelsea to a deserved win which emphasised the gulf in class between the wealthy clubs.

Of his new £32.5million signing, who marked his full debut with a goal, Hughes said: "Robinho was excellent. I was pleased with his overall performance.

"He showed in glimpses what he can produce and he also has an excellent work ethic, which a lot of people don't realise."