Chelsea Wins Fiery Derby Against Tottenham
Chelsea secured a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, marking their fifth successive victory over their capital rivals in the Premier League.
The match started slowly, with the tempo potentially affected by the early withdrawal of Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall due to concussion. Chelsea dominated the game, with their first notable chance coming in the 20th minute through Alejandro Garnacho's effort, which was deflected into the hands of Guglielmo Vicario.
A clearer opportunity arose soon after, as
João Pedro pounced on a loose ball before curling a shot at Vicario, ultimately leading to Chelsea's win and moving them level on points with Tottenham in the Premier League table.
Author's summary: Chelsea beats Tottenham 1-0 in a London derby.