Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Chelsea remain top of the Premier League table after coming from behind to inflict a first league defeat of the season on Tottenham.

The Blues were second best in the first half, in which they fell behind to Christian Eriksen’s superb strike.

But Pedro matched Eriksen with a timely curled equaliser just before the break.

Victor Moses continued his brilliant recent form by scoring the winner from close range to leave Chelsea a point above Liverpool and Manchester City.

51′ – Goal!Victor Moses (Chelsea) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Diego Costa. 2-1

45′ – Goal!Pedro (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Nemanja Matic. 1-1

11′ – Goal!Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dele Alli. 0-1

Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte Full Post Match Press Conference


“I am satisfied with the way we fought back. These games are difficult. It was a tough game with a lot of intensity.

“Tottenham started well. It’s not easy to go down 1-0 but I am pleased with the performance and reaction. Now it’s important to continue the work.

“It’s too early to talk of the title. This league is very tough. Tottenham showed in this league there are six or seven teams that can win the title. It’s important to continue in this way and improve the confidence.”

Mauricio Pochettino Full Post Match Press Conference

“If we analyse the game we were better. We competed very well and we were a bit unlucky to concede…never 1-1 at half-time. The second half we conceded a goal very early.

“We are disappointed but we need to be pleased for the performance and the way we competed against a very good team.”

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