Enzo Maresca has explained his decision to play "fantastic" Chelsea defender Reece James in midfield in the 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
This is not the first time that Maresca has deployed a defender in midfield.
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'Extremely painful’ to hear boos at full-time - Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank after defeat to Chelsea
On the face of it, Tottenham are having a good season.
After 10 Premier League games Thomas Frank's side find themselves in the Premier League's top four and unbeaten in the Champions League.
'Beautiful finish'
Aston Villa 2-2 Everton
Gilly Flaherty
Former West Ham and England defender on BBC iPlayer
It's a beautiful finish. Aston Villa aren't really aware of where players are.
Good morning, Tottenham fans. Americans, I hope you enjoyed the extra hour of sleep afforded to you by the ending of Daylight Savings Time. Don’t worry, they’ll suck that hour right back out of you in the spring.
Guglielmo Vicario has now given an honest review of Tottenham Hotspur’s latest defeat at the hands of Chelsea in the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur have been inconsistent for most of this season under Thomas Frank, managing just one win in their last five games.
Tottenham Hotspur have now submitted an enquiry to sign FC Barcelona defender Eric Garcia, with Thomas Frank personally an admirer.
PEDRO NETO angered Tottenham fans during Chelsea’s win in North London.
The winger started the match but was taken off in the 85th minute.
And he took the opportunity to wind up the home fans as he sat on the Chelsea bench.
Reece James captained Chelsea to a 1-0 win against their London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
It was a pretty quiet afternoon for James and the rest of Chelsea’s defence, with Spurs not creating much.