Tottenham Hotspur had been booed off the pitch tonight after slumping to a feeble defeat in opposition to Chelsea.
It was an evening of drama in north London, the place the 2 sides had been – on the scoreboard at the very least – had been solely separated by the tremendous margin of a first-half Joao Pedro strike.
However in actuality, Enzo Maresca’s males may have left with two, if not three objectives, and Spurs followers wouldn’t have a lot room to complain. They’re rising annoyed with their facet, who at this second seem devoid of any creativity and invention beneath Thomas Frank.
Tonight, nevertheless, they are going to be primarily stinging from yet one more defeat to their bitter rivals – who’ve prolonged their dominance on this fixture to 5 consecutive league victories.
Every day Mail Sport’s Kieran Gill was on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to look at all of it unfold. This is how he rated the gamers…
Enzo Maresca will probably be happy with the efficiency of his Chelsea facet in north London tonight
Joao Pedro took his objective effectively to place the Blues into the lead, which they may have added to
Tottenham followers are rising in frustration with their lack of creativity beneath Thomas Frank
TOTTENHAM (4-2-2-2)
Guglielmo Vicario – 6
Denied Joao Pedro the primary time, however not the second after Caicedo’s clinic in the right way to win the ball. Chelsea would have received by greater than their one objective had been it not for Vicario.
Pedro Porro – 5
Hardly had an affect on this sport, which was stunning given we all know how good he may be, although maybe it was primarily attributable to Tottenham’s tactical set-up.
Kevin Danso – 5
The newest lengthy thrower to attempt to damage Chelsea, however on this event, the guests managed to keep away from conceding from such a state of affairs, even when Bentancur did come shut as soon as.
Micky van de Ven – 5
Caicedo by no means wants a lot invitation to get caught in, however Simons’ move to Van de Van was delicate sufficient to entice him in. Chelsea’s midfield enforcer received his sort out cleanly and so they scored.
Djed Spence – 4.5
Seconds earlier than Chelsea’s opener, Spence appeared to fancy making an attempt to tackle a number of opponents, as if he needed to go as a winger for Halloween. He misplaced the ball, and the Blues scored.
Joao Palhinha – 5
We questioned whether or not he may plop himself into the defence to create a again three – Chelsea hate that system, in spite of everything – however Spurs used their 4 midfielders way more historically.
Rodrigo Bentancur – 4
Fortunate boy in that VAR didn’t order a evaluation on his horrible sort out on James. It regarded red-card worthy to me, however Bentancur was proven solely a yellow because the monitor remained unvisited.
Bentancur struggled to guide the Spurs midfield and was fortunate to not be despatched off for a foul sort out
Lucas Bergvall – 5.5
Was not pleased in any respect that Spurs’ membership physician Tamim Khanbhai compelled him into being substituted after a rigorous concussion verify. Good to see participant welfare taking precedence for as soon as, although.
Pape Matar Sarr – 4
Nameless, and so not value making an attempt to fill the phrase rely right here.
Mohammed Kudus – 5
Simply so arduous to get the ball off Kudus, who at the very least is the kind to attempt to create one thing from nothing. He was one of many solely attackers for Spurs trying some invention.
Randal Kolo Muani – 4
Hardly offered any service whereas making an attempt to guide the road for Spurs. All felt relatively thankless as this facet had been devoid of any and all actual creativity.
SUBS
Xavi Simons (for Bergvall, 7) – 3
Going to make a particular exception and provides a substitute a write-up right here as a result of Simons helped Chelsea rating with an error, and was then the sub who was subbed. After a summer time during which he flirted with signing for the Blues.
Xavi Simons suffered the last word humiliation after being introduced on after which again off once more
Cristian Romero (for Danso, 60) – 6
Richarlison (for Bentancur, 60) – 5
Brennan Johnson (for Simons, 73) – 5
Wilson Odobert (for Kolo Muani, 73) – 5
Future Udogie (for Porro, 73) – 5
MANAGER: Thomas Frank – 3
Courtesy of Opta, Tottenham’s xG of 0.05 from this 1-0 loss to Chelsea is their lowest ever recorded in a Premier League sport. That claims all of it.
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1)
Robert Sanchez – 8
I misplaced rely of what number of occasions Tottenham chucked the ball into the field, just for Sanchez to both clear or catch these crosses. Commanded his space brilliantly.
Malo Gusto – 6.5
Inverted from proper again into midfield, but additionally needed to monitor Simons. Not everybody’s cup of tea, however Maresca likes how he can tackle no matter tactical directions he offers him.
Wesley Fofana – 7.5
Nothing acquired by way of Fofana at present. He could also be a numpty what along with his harmful driving – Google it in case you don’t know already – however he confirmed his defensive qualities right here.
Trevoh Chalobah – 7.5
Not all Chelsea followers are keen on Chalobah regardless of him being personal of their very own and having amassed greater than 100 appearances, however he refused to be overwhelmed right here.
From entrance to again, every of Maresca’s males performed their half in a formidable derby triumph
Marc Cucurella – 6.5
Not simple making an attempt to take possession from Kudus. Ball sticks to his foot prefer it’s been doused in PVA. However Cucurella held his personal and nonetheless acquired ahead each time he may.
Reece James – 8
Correct captain’s efficiency from James who, by the tip, was celebrating each sort out and block. He saved going, even after Bentancur’s ugly foul on him earlier than half-time.
Moises Caicedo – 9
Some favor Declan Rice. Others fancy Rodri. However Chelsea wouldn’t swap Caicedo for anybody. He received the ball not as soon as however twice within the build-up to their opener and had the presence of thoughts to arrange Joao Pedro relatively than go for glory himself.
Pedro Neto – 6
Began over Estevao Willian however then Neto has been in good kind, and stung the palms of vicario twice with vicious cracks within the second half.
Enzo Fernandez – 7
Headed probability for Chelsea’s second went over after he did effectively to rise up there to fulfill James’ cross. Cautioned for a careless problem on Palhinha which escaped additional VAR scrutiny.
Moises Caicedo was rightfully praised by his teammates after terrific work for Chelsea’s objective
Alejandro Garnacho – 6
With Jamie Gittens pushing arduous for a Premier League begin, Garnacho needed to impress. Regardless of entering into optimistic positions, wastefulness noticed him changed by Gittens after 65 minutes.
Joao Pedro – 7
May have scored greater than the one he did and so, as a goalscorer, he will probably be kicking himself for that. However nonetheless, he left right here because the match-winner for Chelsea.
SUBS
Jamie Gittens (for Garnacho, 66) – 5
Romeo Lavia (for Gusto, 76) – N/A
Estevao Willian (for Neto, 85) – N/A
Tosin Adarabioyo (for Fofana, 89) – N/A
MANAGER: Enzo Maresca – 7.5
His gamers executed his plan to perfection, coming to Tottenham and controlling the sport. They didn’t even end it with 10 males! Progress is being made!
REFEREE: Jarred Gillett – 5
He confirmed a yellow to Bentancur for his terrible foul on James, which in my guide deserved a crimson or, on the very least, a pitch-side evaluation.
