EPL: Chelsea Edges Tottenham 1-0 in London Derby Thriller

Joao Pedro's goal enough for Chelsea to beat Spurs

Chelsea's dominant performance earns them a 1-0 victory over Tottenham, moving them up the Premier League table. Joao Pedro scoring the decisive goal.

The match was characterized by a lack of end-product, with play largely confined to the middle of the park...

Chelsea's winning streak against Tottenham Hotspur continued, with a 1-0 victory marking their fifth consecutive head-to-head win. Joao Pedro's first-half goal proved decisive, giving Chelsea the three points they needed to move level with Tottenham in the Premier League standings.

Tottenham struggled to find their footing throughout the game, aside from brief moments of momentum at the start and end of the first half. Chelsea dominated the match, controlling the tempo and creating scoring opportunities, with Spurs failing to mount a significant challenge.

The win puts Chelsea fourth in the Premier League table, level on points with Tottenham, who are third. Spurs' defeat means they have now lost 12 of their last 19 league games at home.

The London derby got off to a slow start, possibly due to the early concussion withdrawal of Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall. The tempo remained sluggish, with Chelsea dominating possession but failing to create significant threats.

Half-time: Spurs 0-1 Chelsea ⏸️

Joao Pedro's goal gives Chelsea the lead at the break! 🔵 pic.twitter.com/8vrciX8Kke

— Premier League (@premierleague) November 1, 2025

The match was characterized by a lack of end-product, with play largely confined to the middle of the park. Chelsea's first notable chance didn't arrive until the 20-minute mark when Alejandro Garnacho's effort was comfortably saved by Guglielmo Vicario.

Joao Pedro's warning was clear when he pounced on a loose ball and curled a shot at Vicario. However, it was third time lucky for Chelsea in the 34th minute.

Moises Caicedo dominated the Spurs defense, winning a series of challenges, including a crucial one against Micky van de Ven. He then fed Joao Pedro, who tapped the ball in with ease.

The Chelsea attack was relentless, with the Brazilian forward coming close to scoring a hat-trick before halftime. However, Vicario was up to the task, denying the forward's effort after a precise cross from Malo Gusto.

Tottenham's attacking efforts were sparse in comparison, with their first shot on target not coming until the sixth minute of stoppage time. Mohammed Kudus tested Robert Sanchez with a well-placed shot, but the goalkeeper made a smart save to keep his team in the game.

The second half saw Chelsea continue to dominate, with Thomas Frank's Tottenham struggling to find their footing. Despite their best efforts, Spurs couldn't shake off the defensive woes, and Chelsea's wasteful finishing kept them in the game.

Enzo Fernandez and Reece James both had opportunities to seal the win for Chelsea, but their shots flew over the bar. As the game entered its final stages, Guglielmo Vicario made crucial saves to deny Pedro Neto's powerful efforts, preserving his team's slim chances.

Despite introducing several substitutes, Tottenham failed to create a genuine scoring threat, and Chelsea's defense held firm to secure a 1-0 victory. The win marked a significant result for the Blues, who remain in the hunt for a top spot in the Premier League table.

Tottenham's home woes continued as they suffered another underwhelming performance, extending their winless run in the Premier League at home to four matches. This latest disappointment has done little to lift the gloomy atmosphere that often surrounds games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

In contrast, Chelsea's impressive record at the stadium remains intact, with their victory marking the sixth win in seven Premier League visits. This win propels them into a provisional top-four spot, a notable achievement for Enzo Maresca's side.

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• Tottenham attempted three shots in this game, their lowest total in a single match in the Premier League this season.

• Spurs have not been able to win any of their 25 previous Premier League games against Chelsea when trailing at half time (D5 L20).

• Tottenham have failed to win their last 16 games when trailing at half time in the Premier League (D2 L14) since a 4-1 home victory over Aston Villa in November last year.