Chelsea claimed a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening.
The result saw Chelsea climb to eighth, keeping their European qualification hopes alive, while Spurs remain in 17th, two points clear of safety.
Mathys Tel got an early chance to put Spurs ahead, arriving at the back post to meet Pedro Porro’s cross, only to be denied by the woodwork.
Chelsea responded quickly, with Antonin Kinsky tipping away Cole Palmer’s curling shot from the edge of the box away.
Enzo Fernandez broke the deadlock in the 18th minute, rifling a powerful shot past Kinsky after receiving a pass from Pedro Neto.
The Argentine almost doubled the Blues’ lead on the half-hour mark from a free-kick, but was denied by the goal frame.
Spurs could not muster a response before the break, but started the second half on the brighter side.
Richarlison fluffed a good chance to draw them level in the 51st minute, heading wide from close range.
The Brazilian then forced Robert Sanchez to make a save just before the hour mark with a header from near the penalty spot.
Fernandez turned provider in the 67th minute, teeing up Andrey Santos, who swept the ball to score his first Premier League goal and give the hosts a two-goal lead.
Richarlison made amends for his earlier miss as he halved the visitors’ deficit. The Brazilian bundled the ball home from Pape Sarr’s flick.
Chelsea had Jorrel Hato to thank as the Dutchman produced a vital block to deny James Maddison a chance to complete the comeback late on.
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