Frantic derby win pushes Chelsea straight to Champions League spots
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 04.04.25. | 00:03
We didn't see much of football in the clash between the Blues and Spurs, but better team wins (1-0)
Tottenham have just recorded their 16th Premier League this season as Chelsea defeated them 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in the ultimate game of this EPL round.
Believe it or not, that's the second-highest number of EPL defeats for Spurs since the start of the Premier League era in 1992. And there are still eight matches to go!
Tottenham’s Worst PL Seasons by Losses:
— arunSpurs (@arunspurs) March 16, 2025
1993-94 : 19 lost
1997-98 : 17 lost
2003-04 : 16 lost
2024-25 : 15 lost (not out -9 more games to go)
2013-14 : 14 losses
2019-20 : 13 losses
Ange Postecoglou on course to be the worst PL Tottenham manager....
Tonight's clash was like their entire season - chaotic, nervous and ill-fated. The visitors had their chances against Enzo Maresca's side, but missed them all, and on the other end - conceded from a half-decent opportunity five minutes into the second half.
After a disappointing first half, the hosts pushed for the opener and were rewarded almost instantly as unmarked Enzo Fernadedez nodded it home from Cole Palmer's elegant cross.
Cole Palmer’s first goal involvement since December 1 ⚽️
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) April 3, 2025
Enzo Fernández acknowledged him 🤝 pic.twitter.com/vAnTI8gLzj
Ten minutes later, Moses Caicedo doubled the lead, but it was rightfully voided due to a narrow offside after a lengthy VAR review.
We saw a carbon copy of that situation soon, as Pappe Sarr netted with a tad bit of help of Robert Sanchez, but again VAR did its thing. The review showed he made quite a nasty tackle on Caicedo to gain possession.
Still, that wasn't their last chance to save dignity, as Heung-min Son suddenly found himself in an excellent opportunity. An eye-pleasing counter-attack launched Brennan Johnson on the right wing, before his sharp cross gave Son the necessary advantage on the far post. Alas, Robert Sanchez made a remarkable save and the Blues grabbed a win and fourth place, thus leapfrogging Newcastle and Manchester City. The good old UCL is just around the corner.
PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 30
Tuesday
Arsenal - Fulham 2-1 (1-0)
/Merino 37, Saka 73 - Muniz 90+4/
Wolverhampton - West Ham 1-0 (1-0)
/Larsen 21/
Nott. Forest - Manchester United 1-0 (1-0)
/Elanga 5/
Wednesday
Bournemouth - Ipswich 1-2 (0-1)
/Evanilson 68 - Broadhead 34, Delap 60/
Brighton - Aston Villa 0-3 (0-0)
/Rashford 51, Asensio 78, Malen 90+10/
Man.City - Leicester 2-0 (2-0)
/Grealish 2, Marmoush 29/
Newcastle - Brentford 2-1 (1-0)
/Isak 45+2, Tonali 74 - Mbeumo 64 pen/
Southampton - Crystal Palace 1-1 (1-0)
/Onuachu 20 - Matheus Franca 90+2/
Liverpool - Everton 1-0 (0-0)
/Jota 57/
Thursday
Chelsea - Tottenham 1-0 (0-0)
/Enzo 50/
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