Chelsea secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a tense London derby, with young striker Joao Pedro netting the decisive goal in the 34th minute.
Pedro capitalised on defensive indecision involving Xavi Simons and Micky van de Ven, giving Thomas Frank’s side another frustrating night at home.
The loss marks Tottenham’s first home league defeat since August, highlighting their continued struggles to turn commanding away form into consistent results at their own stadium.
For Chelsea, the win lifts them into the top four temporarily, marking their third victory in four matches and demonstrating Enzo Maresca’s team’s growing resilience, despite missing the creativity of the suspended Cole Palmer.