Three Points from Tottenham Lane
How should we evaluate Chelsea in 2025? After winning both the UEFA Conference League and the new Club World Cup, many fans believed the “Blue Revival” was about to begin. Yet the new Premier League season quickly reminded everyone that this young Chelsea side remains inconsistent — losing three of their first nine matches and slipping to ninth after defeat to Sunderland.
However, the Premier League’s top-four race this year is tighter than ever. After nine rounds, the difference between third and eleventh place was only three points. By Matchweek 10, Chelsea were back on track, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 1–0 away to move level on points with fourth place. It might be temporary, but this win provided much-needed confidence for Enzo Maresca’s rebuilding project.
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Spurs’ Home Woes Continue
Some joked that Maresca’s luck came at the perfect moment. In his most crucial match, Chelsea faced a strong yet fragile Spurs side — one they historically dominate at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Since 2017, Chelsea have won six of their seven Premier League visits here, making this ground their unofficial “Three Points Lane.”
Tottenham’s home troubles are serious. In their last 19 home league games, they’ve only won three. Against Chelsea, their misfortune worsened early when teenage midfielder Bergvall suffered a head injury just seven minutes in, forcing an unplanned substitution. The introduction of new signing Simons did little to help — by the 73rd minute, he was replaced again after an ineffective display.
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Caicedo Controls the Midfield
While Spurs struggled, Chelsea’s midfield trio of Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, and Reece James completely controlled the tempo. Tottenham were suffocated by Chelsea’s pressing, and the decisive goal came directly from that pressure.
Simons’ poor back pass allowed Caicedo to intercept and drive into the box before laying off a perfect assist for João Pedro’s winning goal. It was a moment showcasing Caicedo’s elite two-way abilities — reminiscent of prime N’Golo Kanté.
After the match, Maresca praised him highly: “He’s top-class. Right now, he and Rodri are the two best defensive midfielders in the world.” Comparing him to Rodri — even one dealing with injuries — was still high praise.
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Pedro Ends His Goal Drought
For João Pedro, the night was a relief. The striker had gone 705 minutes without scoring in all competitions. Against Spurs, he finally ended the drought — firing five shots on target and scoring the only goal of the game.
Though the 1–0 result wasn’t flashy, it was enough. What Chelsea need now is not another 5–1 thrashing like their Champions League win over Ajax, but consistency and control. Two wins in a row — in both the league and cup — have restored some momentum before their midweek trip to face Qarabağ in the Champions League and a weekend home clash with Wolves.
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