Ellis Genge and George Hendy found their way to the line in round seven of the Prem, but Owen Farrell was on the wrong end of a result against a familiar foe
We could only read the body language, rather than hear the words, but Owen Farrell and Harvey Skinner's post-match chat looked short of festive goodwill.
Saracens against Exeter always comes with more spice than a mug of mulled wine.
The pair vied for supremacy at the top of the English game at the end of the last decade, and Exeter were most vocal in their condemnation when it turned out Saracens' all-star squad had been held together by off-books payments.
Since that era, both have slipped away from the top, but Saturday afternoon was evidence of a rivalry reborn.
