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Chelsea claimed a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The Blues are now in eighth place and could still qualify for Europe, while Spurs are 17th, two points above the relegation zone.<\/p>\n
Mathys Tel had an early chance to put Spurs ahead, but was denied by the woodwork.<\/p>\n
Chelsea responded quickly, with Antonin Kinsky tipping away Cole Palmer\u2019s curling shot from the edge of the box.<\/p>\n
Enzo Fernandez broke the deadlock in the 18th minute, rifling a powerful shot past Kinsky after receiving a pass from Pedro Neto.<\/p>\n
The Argentine almost doubled the Blues\u2019 lead on the half-hour mark from a free-kick, but was denied by the goal frame.<\/p>\n
Spurs could not muster a response before the break, but started the second half well.<\/p>\n
Richarlison forced Robert Sanchez to make a save just before the hour mark with a header from near the penalty spot.<\/p>\n
Fernandez turned provider in the 67th minute, teeing up Andrey Santos, who swept the ball home to score his first Premier League goal and give the hosts a two-goal lead.<\/p>\n
Richarlison made amends for his earlier miss as he halved the visitors\u2019 deficit. The Brazilian bundled the ball home from Pape Sarr\u2019s flick.<\/p>\n
Chelsea had Jorrel Hato to thank as he produced a vital block to deny James Maddison a chance to complete the comeback late on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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