MOISES CAICEDO and Reece James played key roles as Chelsea left Tottenham with all three points.
Joao Pedro made a vital contribution to the Blues as he broke the deadlock in the 34th minute.
Alejandro Garnacho was unable to improve his form as he put in another frustrating performance for Chelsea.
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Robert Sanchez – 6
Other than a rather straightforward stop to deny Mohammed Kudus in added time at the end of the first half, Sanchez did not have too much to worry about in North London.
Set pieces were Tottenham’s main threat but the keeper dominated the box well, striding out to collect a number of them.
Malo Gusto – 6
Conceded a needless corner in the first half courtesy of a very wayward pass which was intended for goalkeeper Sanchez.
That aside, a solid enough performance or the Frenchman, who faced little real threat from a limp Tottenham forward line.
Wesley Fofana – 7
His first Premier League start in six weeks and came within a minute of his first 90 in the league of the season.
A long afternoon of deadline with Spurs set pieces but little else otherwise, keeping things very tight alongside Chalobah.
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Trevoh Chalobah – 7
Picked up an unnecessary booking for his protests over Rodrigo Bentancur not being sent off for his challenge on James.
However, a fine performance at the back, the standout moment being his acrobatic interception to stop a clipped ball falling for Kolo Muani.
Marc Cucurella – 6
Showed his usual energy and aggression down the left-hand side and dealt very comfortably with the limited threat Spurs offered down his wing.
Reece James – 7
Dragged into a real midfield battle starting alongside Caicedo in the middle and was ready for every moment of it.
Looked to get on the ball and move it forwards but and put up with challenge after challenge from the rough Spurs midfield, kept the level up right until the end.
Pedro Neto – 5
The former Wolves man has been Chelsea’s most reliable and consistent winger so far this season, but had a rather quiet afternoon here.
Worked hard down the right but had little to show for it.
Moises Caicedo – 9
Another stunning performance from Chelsea’s midfield machine. Caicedo looks to be the leading midfielder in the Premier League at the moment and was the man holding it all together for the Blues.
His tenacity made Pedro’s goal and he kept that level up throughout.
Enzo Fernandez – 7
Moved into the No10 role behind Pedro, Fernandez showed plenty of energy and enthusiasm, though was perhaps a touch fortunate only to be shown a yellow card for a dangerous challenge on Joao Palhinha.
Alejandro Garnacho – 5
Another frustrating performance by the summer signing.
Despite scoring his first goal for the club last weekend, there did not seem to be much confidence about Garnacho, who was found in good positions down the left in the first half but did next to nothing with the ball.
Joao Pedro – 7
A much-needed return to the scoresheet having not bagged since the end of August – a run of eight games for the Blues.
Pedro was ready to take his chance and was composed enough to lift the ball above Vicario – he was also more than ready for a tussle with the Spurs back line throughout.
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Jamie Gittens (Garnacho, 66′) – 6
The Englishman was very unfortunate not to start after two assists and a stunning goal in the Carabao Cup win midweek.
Gittens’ direct runs helped keep Tottenham pinned back as the game wore on and the Blues worked to keep hold of their lead.
Should have doubled Chelsea’s lead in injury time but somehow managed to fire over the bar from seven yards out.
Romeo Lavia (Gusto, 75′) – 6
A superb option to have available from the bench to help see a game out. Lavia is always tidy and composed on the ball and reads a game well, he helped keep a lid on Spurs as Chelsea ran the clock down.
Estevao (Neto, 85′) – n/a
Tosin Adarabioyo (Fofana, 89′) – n/a