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December 8, 2024
Here are the match facts for a recent Tottenham vs Chelsea encounter in the Premier League during the 2023-2024 season:
TODAY'S PREDICTION
Both Teams To Score - YES
Over 1.5
Win Tottenham or Chelsea
Corners - over 8.5
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea - Premier League (2023)
Date: September 24, 2023
Competition: Premier League
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
Final Score:
Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 Chelsea
Match Overview:
First Half:
The match was a hard-fought London derby, and Tottenham started the game with high intensity.
Tottenham's Opening Goal: Tottenham took the lead in the 20th minute through a well-taken goal by Richarlison, who capitalized on a defensive mix-up in Chelsea's backline to slot the ball past Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez.
Chelsea's Struggles: Chelsea had possession but struggled to create clear chances, as Tottenham's defense, led by Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, kept them at bay.
Tottenham's Dominance: Spurs were effective on the counter-attack and were creating more of the game’s significant moments.
Second Half:
Tottenham’s Second Goal: In the 49th minute, Dejan Kulusevski doubled Spurs' lead with a stunning strike from outside the box, which took a slight deflection before finding the net.
Chelsea's Response: Chelsea had more of the ball in the second half but struggled to break through Tottenham’s solid defense. Raheem Sterling had a few dangerous moments but was unable to convert.
Tottenham's Defensive Strength: Tottenham was well-organized defensively and saw the match out comfortably, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal making a couple of crucial saves to maintain their lead.
Key Moments:
Richarlison's Goal: His goal in the 20th minute gave Spurs an early lead, and it was important in building their confidence.
Kulusevski’s Strike: The second goal from Kulusevski was a superb individual effort, and it effectively sealed the match.
Chelsea's Missed Opportunities: Despite more possession, Chelsea couldn’t convert their chances into goals. Sterling and Nicolas Jackson had moments but couldn't capitalize.
Notable Performances:
Tottenham Hotspur:
Son Heung-min was a constant threat on the counter-attack and played a key role in leading the line with his pace and creativity.
Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski provided important contributions in attack, scoring and setting up chances.
Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven were solid at the back, with Vicario showing composure in goal.
Chelsea:
Raheem Sterling showed his pace and skill but couldn't find the final product.
Enzo Fernández was the main creative force in midfield but struggled to break down Tottenham's defense.
Robert Sánchez had a mixed game, with some good saves, but was beaten twice in the match.
Match Stats:
Possession:
Tottenham Hotspur: 41%
Chelsea: 59%
Shots on Target:
Tottenham Hotspur: 3
Chelsea: 1
Corners:
Tottenham Hotspur: 4
Chelsea: 7
Fouls Committed:
Tottenham Hotspur: 11
Chelsea: 12
Key Takeaways:
Tottenham's Tactical Discipline: Spurs played a well-executed game, solid defensively while being lethal on the counter-attack.
Chelsea's Struggles in Attack: Despite having more possession and some attacking talent, Chelsea couldn't break down Tottenham’s defense and were punished on the counter.
Richarlison and Kulusevski's Impact: Both players showed their class, with Richarlison getting the opening goal and Kulusevski doubling the advantage early in the second half.
This 2-0 victory for Tottenham in the London derby marked an important statement in their quest for a top-four finish and left Chelsea needing to regroup after another disappointing result.