Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Premier League
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Tottenham looked feckless and devoid of ideas against Chelsea, such that coach Thomas Frank seems to be losing the fans.
Chelsea moved level on points with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday evening, defeating their rivals 1-0 in north London.
Chelsea faced off against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Blues made a good start
Spurs have struggled for fluency at the best of times under Thomas Frank, particularly at home, and scarcely forced Robert Sánchez into a save. By the end of a one-sided contest, Tottenham had mustered just three shots, while Chelsea claimed all three points to take them level on points with their London rivals in the Premier League top four.
Tottenham have had a mixed start to life under Thomas Frank, with one ‘very worrying’ situation for the Dane now highlighted. Spurs were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Newcastle United this week, greatly diminishing their chances of securing a trophy this season.
A Tottenham player has admitted that actually, Chelsea were just the better team in their game against them yesterday. It was the London derby, the one for the ages, the classic fixture between the two sides,
Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League clash with Chelsea will see both sides able to make six substitutions rather than the usual five, should they wish to do so.
Tottenham's top-flight away form has helped Thomas Frank's side rise to third in the Premier League table. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes ahead of Saturday evening's game. Chelsea have had the run of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since it opened in 2019,