Round 37 ·
HT: 1–0
Updated:
Final Score
2–1
Chelsea
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Attacks
Ball Possession
Corners
Dangerous Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Shots Off Target
Throws In
Total Passes
Yellow Cards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
It had been a pressure test with real short-term momentum on the line, and Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur shifted the mood around both sides. For Chelsea, the result offered a timely lift in confidence and control. For Tottenham, it left questions over how they managed the key phases after conceding ground in a match where the margin stayed tight throughout.
The final score reflected a contest decided by fine details rather than any clear gap in quality. With both teams set up in 4-2-3-1 shapes, the battle often came down to who handled transitions better and who finished their moments with greater clarity. Chelsea led 1-0 at half-time, which gave them the platform to dictate the tempo after the break and protect the lead with more measured game management.
Calum McFarlane’s side appeared to handle the changing states of the match more effectively. Chelsea did not need to dominate possession in a flashy way to stay in control; instead, they managed the passage of the game, remained organised after turnovers, and avoided being pulled into a chaotic rhythm. That steadiness mattered in a one-goal game, especially with the pressure of momentum hanging over the result.
Roberto De Zerbi, by contrast, would likely have wanted sharper in-game adjustments once Tottenham had conceded the initiative. Their response did not quite produce enough clear chances created to overturn the deficit, and the away side’s late push did not fully change the balance. One yellow card for Chelsea and none for Tottenham suggested a match that stayed relatively controlled, but the difference came in execution rather than discipline.
For Malta’s Premier League followers, it was the kind of result that showed how small tactical details could shape a big night. Chelsea took the pressure and used it well; Tottenham now had to respond quickly.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This would be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and the result could shape how both clubs are viewed in a decisive stretch of the season. Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur would meet with character, tactical discipline and control phases under the microscope, with neither side able to afford long spells of sloppy possession or loose defending in transition.
At 4-2-3-1 against 4-2-3-1, the shape match-up would likely produce a game of fine margins rather than constant chaos. Chelsea, under Calum McFarlane, would be judged on how well they balance pressing with structure behind the ball. If the front line steps out aggressively, the rest-defense would need to stay compact enough to prevent Tottenham from breaking into open space after the first pass.
For Tottenham Hotspur, Roberto De Zerbi would likely focus on control without becoming passive. The visitors would want to manage tempo, use the ball with purpose and create higher-quality chances rather than simply rack up possession. In a match framed by pressure, the quality of the final pass and the timing of runs between the lines could matter more than raw territory. Set pieces may also carry extra weight if open-play chances become limited.
If the match remains level after the first hour, the benches would come into view. De Zerbi’s timing with substitutions could become decisive, especially if Tottenham need fresh legs to keep circulation sharp or to attack tiring gaps in Chelsea’s midfield screen. McFarlane, meanwhile, would need his side to stay disciplined after turnovers, because one poor defensive transition could swing the contest.
In a fixture like this, the team that keeps its structure during transitions could decide the outcome.
Pedro Neto is leaving the field to be replaced by Alejandro Garnacho in a tactical substitution.
Cole Palmer is leaving the field to be replaced by Dario Essugo in a tactical substitution.
Liam Delap is leaving the field to be replaced by Shumaira Mheuka in a tactical substitution.
Yellow card for Liam Delap
Liam Delap is shown a yellow card by the referee
Liam Delap from Chelsea commits a foul by elbowing Djed Spence
Robert Sanchez from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mathys Tel swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Yellow card for Marc Cucurella
Marc Cucurella is shown a yellow card by the referee
Mathys Tel swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 44%, Tottenham Hotspur: 56%.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
A shot by James Maddison is blocked
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Jorrel Hato successfully blocks the shot
The cross by James Maddison from Tottenham Hotspur successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Micky van de Ven successfully blocks the shot
Cole Palmer takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
Wesley Fofana is leaving the field to be replaced by Mamadou Sarr in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Pape Sarr from Tottenham Hotspur trips Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 44%, Tottenham Hotspur: 56%.
The referee signals a free kick as Cole Palmer from Chelsea trips Rodrigo Bentancur
Moises Caicedo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Jorrel Hato from Chelsea receives a yellow card for time wasting
The referee has had enough as Jorrel Hato is booked for time-wasting
Rodrigo Bentancur fouls Moises Caicedo
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Reckless challenge there. Richarlison commits a rough foul on Moises Caicedo
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Andrey Santos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Chelsea: 44%, Tottenham Hotspur: 56%.
Josh Acheampong is leaving the field to be replaced by Trevoh Chalobah in a tactical substitution.
Pedro Porro made the key pass for the goal!
G O O O A A A L - Richarlison scores with the right foot!
Pape Sarr provided the assist for the goal.
Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Rodrigo Bentancur makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Conor Gallagher as he directs a shot on target, but Robert Sanchez saves it
The cross by Pape Sarr from Tottenham Hotspur successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Good effort by Pedro Neto as he directs a shot on target, but Antonin Kinsky saves it
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Chelsea start a counter attack
Ball possession: Chelsea: 47%, Tottenham Hotspur: 53%.
Destiny Udogie is leaving the field to be replaced by Djed Spence in a tactical substitution.
Randal Kolo Muani is leaving the field to be replaced by James Maddison in a tactical substitution.
Joao Palhinha is leaving the field to be replaced by Pape Sarr in a tactical substitution.
Randal Kolo Muani with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Pedro Neto made the key pass for the goal!
Kevin Danso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The cross by Pedro Neto from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
G O O O A A A L - Andrey Santos scores with the left foot!
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
Liam Delap from Chelsea concedes a foul on Joao Palhinha but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Enzo Fernandez provided the assist for the goal.
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
The cross by Pedro Porro from Tottenham Hotspur successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Kevin Danso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Randal Kolo Muani is penalised for pushing Moises Caicedo
Liam Delap from Chelsea concedes a foul on Kevin Danso but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Josh Acheampong relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Wesley Fofana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Joao Palhinha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Yellow card for Destiny Udogie
Destiny Udogie is shown a yellow card by the referee
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Reckless challenge there. Destiny Udogie commits a rough foul on Wesley Fofana
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Andrey Santos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Conor Gallagher from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Wesley Fofana fouls Richarlison
Dangerous challenge by Conor Gallagher from Tottenham Hotspur. Cole Palmer on the receiving end of that.
Andrey Santos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Chelsea: 47%, Tottenham Hotspur: 53%.
Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Cole Palmer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mathys Tel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Richarlison sends a header towards goal, but Robert Sanchez is there to comfortably save it
Pedro Porro from Tottenham Hotspur swings in the corner from the right.
Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Destiny Udogie successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Pedro Neto is blocked
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Pedro Neto is penalised for pushing Destiny Udogie
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 47%, Tottenham Hotspur: 53%.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
The ref blows his whistle. Rodrigo Bentancur charged Moises Caicedo from behind and it's a free-kick
Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Wesley Fofana wins an air challenge against Richarlison
Destiny Udogie is penalised for pushing Josh Acheampong
Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Mathys Tel from Tottenham Hotspur trips Josh Acheampong
Josh Acheampong makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
The cross by Mathys Tel from Tottenham Hotspur successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur is ruled offside
Conor Gallagher makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Chelsea: 50%, Tottenham Hotspur: 50%.
The referee signals a free kick as Andrey Santos from Chelsea trips Joao Palhinha
Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Wesley Fofana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Enzo Fernandez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Antonin Kinsky from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
The second half is underway
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Chelsea: 49%, Tottenham Hotspur: 51%.
The ref blows his whistle. Wesley Fofana charged Richarlison from behind and it's a free-kick
Cole Palmer fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added
Goal kick for Tottenham Hotspur
Liam Delap makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Reckless challenge there. Conor Gallagher commits a rough foul on Moises Caicedo
Ball possession: Chelsea: 47%, Tottenham Hotspur: 53%.
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Antonin Kinsky from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yellow card for Micky van de Ven
Micky van de Ven is shown a yellow card by the referee
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Micky van de Ven fouls Liam Delap
Conor Gallagher is penalised for pushing Marc Cucurella
Robert Sanchez from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Destiny Udogie makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Andrey Santos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Chelsea: 45%, Tottenham Hotspur: 55%.
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Jorrel Hato from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur is ruled offside
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Chelsea
Destiny Udogie makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Kevin Danso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Andrey Santos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Destiny Udogie makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 46%, Tottenham Hotspur: 54%.
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Antonin Kinsky as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for Chelsea
Jorrel Hato makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Micky van de Ven relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Antonin Kinsky as he comes out and claims the ball
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
The ref blows his whistle. Joao Palhinha charged Josh Acheampong from behind and it's a free-kick
Pedro Neto makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 46%, Tottenham Hotspur: 54%.
What a hit! A direct free kick from Enzo Fernandez hammers off the crossbar!
Destiny Udogie fouls Josh Acheampong
Goal kick for Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Dangerous challenge by Pedro Porro from Tottenham Hotspur. Marc Cucurella on the receiving end of that.
Yellow card for Pedro Porro
Pedro Porro is shown a yellow card by the referee
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
The referee signals a free kick as Joao Palhinha from Tottenham Hotspur trips Enzo Fernandez
Wesley Fofana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jorrel Hato makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Enzo Fernandez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Joao Palhinha from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Conor Gallagher makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Chelsea: 45%, Tottenham Hotspur: 55%.
Mathys Tel from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Moises Caicedo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Jorrel Hato wins an air challenge against Randal Kolo Muani
The cross by Marc Cucurella from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Chelsea start a counter attack
Reckless challenge there. Conor Gallagher commits a rough foul on Andrey Santos
Wesley Fofana wins an air challenge against Richarlison
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
The ref blows his whistle. Liam Delap charged Kevin Danso from behind and it's a free-kick
Goal kick for Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Chelsea
Ball possession: Chelsea: 43%, Tottenham Hotspur: 57%.
Cole Palmer made the key pass for the goal!
Pedro Neto provided the assist for the goal.
Chelsea managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
A great goal by Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
G O O O A A A L - Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Josh Acheampong relieves the pressure with a clearance
Micky van de Ven wins an air challenge against Liam Delap
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The game is restarted
Micky van de Ven makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Enzo Fernandez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 39%, Tottenham Hotspur: 61%.
Wesley Fofana is penalised for pushing Pedro Porro
Jorrel Hato makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Cole Palmer shoots from outside the box, but Antonin Kinsky has it under control
Cole Palmer tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Antonin Kinsky
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Antonin Kinsky makes a crucial save!
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Wesley Fofana wins an air challenge against Richarlison
Micky van de Ven makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Pedro Porro from Tottenham Hotspur swings in the corner from the right.
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
The cross by Pedro Porro from Tottenham Hotspur successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Richarlison makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
POST! A header by Mathys Tel hits the post!
Agonizingly close! A header from Mathys Tel bounces off the post!
POST! - A header from Mathys Tel comes back off the upright!
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Tottenham Hotspur with a potentially dangerous attack.
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 53%, Tottenham Hotspur: 47%.
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Kevin Danso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Richarlison wins an air challenge against Jorrel Hato
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea is ruled offside
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The cross by Cole Palmer from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Rodrigo Bentancur makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Josh Acheampong makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Joao Palhinha from Tottenham Hotspur trips Cole Palmer
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Pedro Porro from Tottenham Hotspur takes a short corner kick from the right.
Micky van de Ven makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Chelsea: 48%, Tottenham Hotspur: 52%.
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jorrel Hato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.
Micky van de Ven from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Robert Sanchez from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Conor Gallagher makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tottenham Hotspur kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Premier League
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71 | 27 | +44 | 85 | |
| 2 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 78 | |
| 3 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69 | 50 | +19 | 71 | |
| 4 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 49 | +7 | 65 | |
| 5 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63 | 53 | +10 | 60 | |
| 6 | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 58 | 54 | +4 | 57 | |
| 7 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 54 | |
| 8 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 53 | |
| 9 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 55 | 52 | +3 | 53 | |
| 10 |
Chelsea
Home
|
38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58 | 52 | +6 | 52 |
| 11 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 52 | |
| 12 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 53 | 55 | -2 | 49 | |
| 13 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 49 | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 47 | |
| 15 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 45 | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 44 | |
| 17 |
Tottenham Hotspur
Away
|
38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 57 | -9 | 41 |
| 18 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46 | 65 | -19 | 39 | |
| 19 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38 | 75 | -37 | 22 | |
| 20 | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 27 | 68 | -41 | 20 |
Status
Finished
Minute
0'
Winner
Chelsea
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