Chelsea secured a vital 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge, thanks to Enzo Fernandez’s second-half header. The win propels the Blues back into the top four, reigniting their Champions League hopes.
The match was marked by controversy, with two disallowed goals and a series of contentious VAR decisions. Moises Caicedo’s stunning volley was chalked off for offside, while Pape Matar Sarr’s equalizer was ruled out for a foul in the build-up.
Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou faced intense scrutiny, with the Australian becoming the first Spurs manager to lose all of his first four games against Chelsea. Postecoglou’s relationship with the Tottenham fans appeared to reach breaking point as he cupped his ear to mock their chants of ‘you don’t know what you’re doing’.
Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca, on the other hand, will be thrilled with the result, which provides a significant boost to his team’s Champions League aspirations. The win was built on a solid defensive performance, with Chelsea’s backline holding firm against Tottenham’s late onslaught.
The match was not without its drama, with Nicolas Jackson hitting the post in the first minute and Guglielmo Vicario producing a sublime save to deny Jadon Sancho on the brink of the interval. However, it was Fernandez’s header from Cole Palmer’s delicious cross that proved the difference.
As the pressure mounts on Postecoglou, Chelsea will be eager to capitalize on their momentum. With the Champions League spots still up for grabs, the Blues will be looking to build on this crucial derby win.
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