Tottenham vs. Chelsea: Score and Reaction from 2017 Premier League Match

Chelsea fell to a surprise defeat in the Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur, as the north London club prevailed 2-0 at White Hart Lane on Wednesday.

Dele Alli opened the scoring for Spurs with an expertly taken header in stoppage time at the end of the first half. The England player claimed his brace after the restart for the second half, with the Blues struggling to find their recent quality.

Spurs were the better team on the night, and manager Antonio Conte was baffled as he watched his side appear tired and weary.

Eric Dier, Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen anchored the hosts’ defence with a back three as Spurs attempted to stifle the attacking talents of Diego Costa and Eden Hazard.

Chelsea matched up against their opponents with a 3-4-3 formation of their own, which has catapulted them to the top of the league in recent months.

The first half was largely a stalemate as the Blues sat behind the ball, allowing Spurs to play their game in midfield.

It appeared the whistle would blow for half-time with no goals scored, but Tottenham broke the deadlock as Alli continued his improving form.

Christian Eriksen’s masterful cross found the Three Lions international in the box, and he directed his header past goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with the precision of a world-class striker.

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher lauded the player’s …

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