Chelsea blank Tottenham 2-0 in Premier League: Key stats
Chelsea overcame Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in a crucial Premier League contest at Stamford Bridge. With this defeat, Tottenham's top-four hopes were dented. Meanwhile, Chelsea boosted their own chances of European qualification. Chelsea went ahead via Trevoh Chalobah's towering header from Conor Gallagher's free-kick in the first half. Chelsea doubled their lead in the 72nd minute as Nicolas Jackson head home the winner.
Chelsea close in on sixth-placed Manchester United
Chelsea claimed their 14th win of the campaign (D9 L11). The Blues have raced to 51 points from 34 matches, three behind sixth-placed Manchester United (54). The win sees Chelsea rise to 8th in the table. Meanwhile, fifth-placed Spurs suffered their 10th defeat of the campaign. After 34 games, Spurs have 60 points and are seven behind Aston Villa, who have played 35 matches.
Here are the match stats
Chelsea made 16 attempts with five shots on target. Spurs had 19 attempts with three shots on target. The hosts clocked 1.94 expected goals. Spurs edged ahead of Chelsea in terms of touches in the opposition box (41-23). Spurs had 63% ball possession.
Chelsea make these records with double over Tottenham
Chelsea completed the double over Tottenham this season. As per Opta, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino became the first manager to do the Premier League double over former club Spurs. Chelsea registered their 10th double over Tottenham in the Premier League (also versus Manchester City). Chelsea have won more Premier League matches against Tottenham (35) than against any other team.
Jackson shines for the Blues
Jackson has scored 11 Premier League goals for Chelsea this season. Notably, four of them have come against Tottenham. Only Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has netted more against Spurs for the Blues in a single Premier League campaign (5 in 2001-02). Jackson is now involved in 15 Premier League goals this season (G11 A4). He owns 14 goals for Chelsea in all competitons this season.
Unique records for Chelsea
Chelsea have lost just one of their last 34 home league matches against Spurs. The Blues have won eight of their last 10 Premier League matches at home (D1 L1).
