CHELSEA are on course for a huge win over Tottenham in North London.
Veteran Thiago Silva headed the Blues in front before a deflected strike from N’Golo Kante doubled the advantage.
And a cool finish late on for Antonio Rudiger put the icing on the cake for Thomas Tuchel’s men.
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GOODBYE
That’s all from us on yet another dramatic day in the Premier League.
Tottenham and Chelsea paid tribute to their former striker Jimmy Greaves before kick-off, but only one side attacked in a manner befitting the great goalscorer.
The Blues outlined their title credentials with a superb second half display as Spurs wilted under pressure. Thomas Tuchel made tactical tweaks at the break and his team delivered with gusto. The result leaves them top of the table and they’ll take some shifting.
It’s a funny old game, Greavsie once remarked, but that’s far from the case for Tottenham fans right now. The memories of those 1-0 August wins are fading fast, and something special is needed to lift the mood. Up next? Arsenal in the North London derby. We’ll be here next weekend to bring you all the action. You won’t want to miss it.
NUNO SENSE
Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo has expressed his frustrations that his team were unable to build on a positive first half display to compete with Chelsea throughout.
In the first half, we were very good and were the better team. This is what we have to build on. But this game had two halves clearly and it became very hard for us. At home our fans deserve better.
Nuno Espirito Santo
TROUBLE AT TOTTENHAM?
Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane have not held back in putting the boot into Tottenham during their post-match analysis.
There’s no excuses. You’re going to be under pressure against Chelsea – they’re a fantastic side – but you stay in the fight. You stay in the fight by doing the basics, by running out, and by closing the ball down. You learn that when you’re five years of age.
Roy Keane
Spurs have lost consecutive Premier League games by a margin of three-plus goals for the first time in a decade.
OUT TW-IN FRONT
Chelsea and Liverpool lead the way in the Premier league after five games, and find themselves locked together at the top with identical records.
The two clubs both have 13 points, having scored 12 goals and conceded one. The one goal that each conceded came against each other in their 1-1 draw last month.
Manchester United also have 13 points but currently have an inferior goal difference than their two rivals. Brighton are flying after beating Leicester at the AMEX earlier this afternoon.
KANE UNABLE
For the first time in six years, Harry Kane has failed to score in Tottenham’s opening five games of the season.
The striker has featured in four of those matches, and is currently averaging just one shot per game.
The unthinkable may be happening too with Spurs fans growing increasingly frustrated with their star striker.
FULL TIME STATS
After failing to register an on target attempt in the first half, Chelsea racked up a season-high ten in a blistering second half showing.
FT: SPURS 0-3 CHELSEA
Chelsea move to the top of the Premier League table after blowing Tottenham away with a sensational second half performance. Following an even first half, the Blues struck through Thiago Silva, N’Golo Kante and Antonio Rudiger to secure a sixth successive away win in London derbies that reinforced their credentials as serious title challengers.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
THE FINAL WHISTLE GOES!SPURS 0-3 CHELSEA
90+2. It’s three now!
Chelsea keep the play alive from their half-cleared corner with Cesar Azpilicueta feeding Timo Werner on the right of the penalty area.
The German may have his critics regarding his panicked finishing, but he shows wonderful composure here to pick out compatriot Antonio Rudiger running off the back off his marker.
The defender’s connection with the cross is true, and his pulled shot into the bottom corner perfect.
Three goals and three points for Chelsea that will take them to the top of the league.
GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLL!!
ANTONIO RUDIGER MAKES IT THREE!!SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
90+1. Kovacic fluffs a glorious chance to make it three.
The Croatian almost has too much time as he’s sent through on goal by Lukaku’s flick and, rather going for the obvious shot across goal, he tries to be clever by beating Lloris at the near post.
As a result, the Spurs keeper squeezes it behind for a corner.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
90. The fourth official’s board goes up and there will be four minutes added before Spurs are put out of their misery.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
87. At the other end of the pitch, Harry Kane looks an isolated and despondent figure. The striker has barely been given a kick in the second half which is testament to Chelsea’s ability to shut down a game.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
85. Lukaku finally gets his chance…
…and plants his header straight at Lloris, who still needs two attempts to gather the ball such is the power in the effort.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
84. Tottenham’s fitness issues are really showing in these final minutes, and Chelsea are just toying with their opponents now.
You feel they could score again if they really wanted to.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
83. Spurs’ final change of the game is going to signal the arrival of Davison Sanchez.
There are three or four Tottenham players struggling so it could be one of many that depart, but eventually the honour falls to Cristian Romero.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
81. How have Chelsea not added to their tally?
Werner, Alonso, Kovacic and Lukaku all have sight of goal inside the penalty area as the Tottenham defence flap desperately for a touch of the ball.
Eventually, Emerson boots to safety.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
79. Werner passes up another half chance, and then frustration gets the better of the substitute.
The German dives in on Gil to bring him down from behind, and earns the game’s first yellow card.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
77. Lukaku does really well to power away from his marker to face up the Tottenham defence with a two-on-one attack.
With Werner left in support, the striker edges a pass in front of the German, who responds with a heavy touch that allows Lloris to block.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
74. Thiago Silva nearly does it again!
The defender is up again to meet another corner, only to see this header clawed away brilliantly by Lloris.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
72. Kepa plucks a cross out of the air and then goes down, seemingly with cramp.
In the absence of Edouard Mendy, Marcus Bettinelli is the substitute goalkeeper. The former Fulham stopper trots out for a warm-up and stretch, but Kepa is surely going to be fit enough to continue.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
71. Rudiger and Emerson square up to each after an aggressive and frankly unnecessary act from the Chelsea defender.
With Emerson laid out on the floor, the German followed through with a hefty boot of the ball straight into the prone body of his opponent.
Paul Tierney has a word with both players, but takes no further action.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
70. As well as the physically of Lukaku, the Spurs defence will now have deal with the pace of Timo Werner.
The German has come on for compatriot Kai Havertz.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
67. It’s gone extremely quiet inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium despite the home players needing a lift.
Spurs are trying to force their way back into the match, but it’s all looking a little routine.
SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
66. Despite the upturn in Chelsea’s performance, Lukaku has still be operating on the peripheries of this contest.
The striker drops deep to get involved and finds himself winning back possession on the right of midfield.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
