Chelsea claimed bragging rights in North London with a narrow but deserved 1–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 1, 2025. João Pedro scored the only goal of the match in the 34th minute, capitalizing on a midfield turnover created by Moisés Caicedo. The win lifts Chelsea to fourth in the Premier League table, level on points with Spurs but ahead on goal difference.
In a heated London derby that often delivers drama, Chelsea showed composure and tactical discipline to outclass Tottenham on their home turf. The Blues, still recovering from a shock defeat to Sunderland, bounced back with a composed performance that highlighted their growing confidence under manager Enzo Maresca. Spurs, meanwhile, struggled to create clear chances and were left frustrated by Chelsea’s compact defense and midfield control.
Match Highlights
⚽ 34' – João Pedro Goal: Slotted home from close range after Moisés Caicedo won possession and drove through midfield.
🧤 Key Saves: Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez made two crucial one-on-one saves against Pedro Porro and Mohammed Kudus.
🟨 Yellow Cards:
Tottenham: Rodrigo Bentancur, Kevin Danso, Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus
Chelsea: Enzo Fernández, Trevoh Chalobah
📊 Possession: Chelsea 51%, Tottenham 49%
What It Means
Chelsea: The Blues move up to 4th place with 17 points from 10 games, signaling a strong recovery after early-season stumbles.
Tottenham: Spurs drop to 5th, now winless in their last two matches and facing questions about their attacking depth.
João Pedro: The Brazilian forward now has two goals and three assists this season, emerging as a key figure in Chelsea’s attack.
