João Pedro’s 34th-minute strike proved decisive as Chelsea handed Tottenham a frustrating 1-0 defeat, moving the Blues up to fourth in the Premier League.
Tottenham’s struggles in this London derby continued, with the Lilywhites producing a lackluster performance under new manager Thomas Frank, managing just a single shot on target throughout the match.
Pedro capitalized on sloppy home defending to break the deadlock just before half-time and came close to a hat-trick, only to be repeatedly denied by Guglielmo Vicario’s sharp saves.
The win extends Chelsea’s dominance over Spurs, marking their fifth consecutive victory in the rivalry and 10 wins in the last 12 encounters across all competitions.
It also provided a bounce-back after Chelsea’s recent home setback against Sunderland.
Spurs fans voiced their frustration loudly at full-time, as the north London side suffered their third home defeat in seven games under Frank, highlighting ongoing struggles in attack and creativity in N17.
