The annotations came in the second half. The duel, which started at even strength, ended 2-0 in favor of Spurs with goals from Oliver Skipp and his reference, Harry Kane.
The Blues do not raise their heads premier league . Today the chelsea He returns to register a new defeat, but this one does not go unnoticed. Well, the lost blues for the first time since the construction of the Tottenham Hostpur Stadium, a situation that adds to the eight consecutive games without an away win. Those of Potter continue on the same negative path, the numbers begin to be unsustainable to continue to ratify in the bank and also, those of Stamford Bridge they are starting to move further and further away from quotas towards international cups.
Before the match, the one who wasn’t having fun was the coach of the Blues, Graham Potter . That, especially since during the week he received death threats. “Although I had support, I received some not very nice emails that want me to die, So have my children, so obviously it’s not pleasant,” said the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager.
The start of the game was even. A scoreless first half , but with a lot of rivalry and intensity typical of an English derby. The second half was promising, although it all tipped towards Conte’s side, a team that sealed the game with Skipp’s opening goal and, ultimately, Kane to bring down the curtain on the kick-off. Potter’s position as Chelsea manager barely holds up in the face of yet another defeat.
even strength
On the right, the first half lacked scoring chances and both teams went scoreless at halftime in the London derby. The first 45′ were high pressure, speed and few chances clear for squads. Chelsea had possession but it was not clear how to reach Forster’s goal, who was there to contain such and such a shot without great risk.
Another of the problems of chelsea It was the injury to his starting defense, Thiago Silva . The Brazilian had to be substituted after showing discomfort in his left knee after Kane fell on it. In his replacement Wesley Fofana entered.
In the last passages, there were also strong clashes. This, before an entry into force of Ziyech about Richarlison. Chelsea went from 10 because of the direct red to the Moroccan player for a slap in the face at Royal. However, the VAR intervened and the referee only signaled yellow to the blue player. Beyond that, there were no great emotions.
Spurs win the derby
With a goal in the locker room, Tottenham are heading for another victory. The fans didn’t even have time to get comfortable and the 46′ Skipp scored the first of the game a superb shot from outside the area after recovering the ball in the opposing field. The action forced the Blues out and be the protagonists, while Spurs started to play against.
Later, at 82′, the second score has arrived . After a corner that he put in the Son area and that connected Kane, the striker sent the ball deep into Kepa’s goal and sealed the game 2-0. Result that pushes them up the table and, at the same time, continues to increase the Chelsea crisis.
Source: Latercera
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