Chelsea vs Tottenham player ratings: Nicolas Jackson and Marc Cucurella shine in vital derby win for Blues
Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson scored either side of the break to keep Chelsea hot on the tail of the European spots in the Premier League, with a 2-0 derby win over Tottenham.
It was a tough evening for Ange Postecoglou as his side faced familiar set-piece and VAR nightmares, after two goals from corners against Arsenal on Sunday were followed up by Chalobah heading in from a free-kick and Jackson reacting quickest from Palmer’s rebounded shot.
Marc Cucurella had an important night in his Chelsea career, as the most experienced player on the pitch at 25 years old and along with stifling Spurs attacks was composed in his new midfield role.
Chelsea are now four points off sixth-placed Manchester United, while Spurs sit
