Chelsea beat Tottenham 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in a tense and scrappy derby, easing pressure on Enzo Maresca and boosting their Champions League hopes, while questions mount over Jadon Sancho’s future after another underwhelming display.
Chelsea returned to the Premier League top four with a gritty 1-0 win over Tottenham, extending their remarkable home record against their London rivals. Enzo Fernandez's header early in the second half proved decisive, following a smart cross from the returning Cole Palmer. The match was fiery and chaotic, with two goals disallowed via VAR and tempers flaring on both sides.
Nicolas Jackson's return provided Chelsea with a much-needed focal point in attack, and the team showed more attacking variety than in recent outings. However, Jadon Sancho — under scrutiny amid uncertainty over his loan — failed to make a lasting impression despite one decent chance. Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs side were disjointed and sluggish, leaving Eintracht Frankfurt with little to fear ahead of their Europa League clash.
