Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday was another painful result for Blues supporters.
Having dropped points from winning positions against Burnley and Leeds recently, Liam Rosenior’s side needed to respond well.
And one could argue that the players delivered a creditworthy performance, but it was still not enough to earn a point on the road.
However, the bigger issue is that Chelsea have felt hard done by after so many games this season that it can no longer be attributed to bad luck.
Blues fans will hate to admit it, but the major problem facing the club is exactly what you would normally associate with Tottenham.
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Chelsea have become ‘Spursy’ under Clearlake
Everyone watching Chelsea’s performance against Arsenal on Sunday – or their three previous encounters – would have noticed two evenly-matched teams.
But despite those even contests, the Gunners have won three times and drawn once against the Blues this season.
The harsh reality is that winning, just like losing, is a habit, and Mikel Arteta’s side have mastered it lately.
It is not a coincidence that they pick up so many more points than they ‘deserve’ when you watch their regularly mediocre performances.
On the other hand, Chelsea have become the Tottenham-like team that often catches the eye with good football but collapses under pressure during Clearlake’s tenure.
Whether it’s holding on for a win against lesser opposition or finding an equaliser in a big game, the Blues rarely rise to the occasion.
This is all without mentioning Chelsea’s appalling disciplinary record in the 2025/26 campaign.
So, whether supporters are willing to admit it or not, the most appropriate word to describe the West London club at the moment is “Spursy.”
Just think about it; in the biggest moments under the most pressure, do you expect this Chelsea team to get over the line?
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Chelsea must learn from Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal
Arsenal have received criticism for their boring style of play, which would make them the least eye-catching Premier League winners ever.
However, every single Chelsea supporter would gladly swap positions with their North London rivals.
While they might not win any style points, the Gunners know exactly how to win closely-contested football matches, regardless of how well they play.
Whether it is a set piece or an own goal, more often than not, they will find a way to get the result they are looking for.
That ‘clutch’ trait, which Chelsea used to have in abundance in the Roman Abramovich era, is worth its weight in gold in professional sport.
It is the difference between being Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham and Antonio Conte’s Chelsea, and right now, the Blues are on the wrong side.
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