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Three things we learned from Chelsea win as Robert Sanchez breezes through Tottenham set-piece test
Spurs’ dead-ball specialists were confounded as the Spaniard dominated his box
Back to his best? Robert Sanchez stars against Spurs
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank has been speaking to BBC's Match of the Day following the home defeat: "I think we were second best. Chelsea were better than us, no doubt about that. I saw a lot of effort from the players, but not a good performance.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez may not be in the headlines tonight but was praised by the former Blues man.
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This visit to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium wasn't quite as dramatic as in the previous two campaigns, but that was partly because the Blues were in control from start to finish.
Tottenham Hotspur entertained Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result in the London derby. Spurs made a poor start to the game as they conceded the opener in the 34th minute thanks to Joao Pedro’s strike.
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Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea: Blues hold on to see out nervy derby victory as Joao Pedro ends goal drought
Spurs only managed one shot on target in the match
Winner: Joao Pedro
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Xavi Simons’ struggles at Tottenham Hotspur continued against Chelsea as the midfielder looked well off the pace in the London derby.
Simons, who Chelsea nearly signed, has now gone ten matches without a single goal involvement, and this will be a major concern for Thomas Frank.
