The Blues were far from perfect, but a swashbuckling midfield performance from Moises Caicedo and a commanding showing from Robert Sanchez ensured they would not rue their wasteful finishing.
Tottenham Hotspur are already looking ahead to new incomings despite the summer transfer window closing just two months ago – and that has seen Thomas Frank take particular interest in one star to better his attacking ranks.
After a run of disappointing performances domestically, Tottenham Hotspur turn their attention to the Champions League, where they host FC Copenhagen.
Jamie Carragher believes Joao Palhinha “hasn’t got the quality” to play for Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank knew exactly what he was getting when he signed Palhinha from Bayern Munich: a midfield destroyer, not a playmaker.
Tottenham loanee Mikey Moore has started to win over Rangers fans in Scotland, as his recent performances under new boss Danny Rohl have sparked a wave of excitement among the Ibrox faithful.
Plenty of Tottenham Hotspur fans have seemingly given up hope that Xavi Simons can be an effective player for Thomas Frank’s side after his latest dismal display against Chelsea, but TEAMtalk has looked at two factors that could alter everything for the talented playmaker.
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Tim Sherwood has provided a reason for Tottenham’s widely contrasting results at home and away from their stadium this season.
Spurs boast of the best away record in the Premier League, having won four and drawn one of their five away matches in the competition this season.
Richard Keys is already speculating that Thomas Frank could be sacked by Tottenham before long on the basis of Saturday’s defeat to Chelsea.
Tottenham were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea on home soil in what was a terrible display as their poor form at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium goes on.