Nizaar Kinsella reacts to Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino hailed the “amazing professionals” who work on the team’s set-pieces.The build-up to the Blues hosting London rivals Tottenham had been dominated by discussion about that aspect of the game.Spurs have struggled with defending them for much of the campaign but manager Ange Postecoglou insisted they are not the only root of his team’s problems. Postecoglou has even brushed aside talk of employing a specialised set-piece coach despite the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool enjoying success from that particular avenue.
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00:00 There we have it the London Derby is over and Chelsea are victorious they've won again against Tottenham
00:06 It was 2-0 here at Stamford Bridge, but really impressive performance one of Chelsea's best of the season
00:12 I'd say really strong really dominant
00:14 Very controlled and to get a clean sheet and two goals was just exceptional
00:21 I'll talk you through the goals Trevor Shalabar with the towering header a powered it in Connor Gallagher
00:27 He was excellent across the ball in midway through the first half, but Chelsea were very very good and then in the second half
00:34 It was a really you know strong performance first tried to get back in it
00:39 They didn't create the odd chance here and there but ultimately it was Nicholas Jackson who sort of tied up the game
00:46 Cole Palmer who was a bit quiet he did it the bow the stunning free kick and
00:52 Nicholas Jackson headed in the rebound Chelsea was excellent today totally value for the win
00:57 There's so many good performances. I can tell you about Alfie Gilchrist though and the Academy really stepped up
01:03 He was excellent marking Son Heung-min on his side no problems at all
01:08 debut as well for Josh Achenbong
01:11 He's only 17 years old so what a day for Cobham's Academy and what a day for Chelsea
01:16 They're right back in the hunt for Europe. There are only three points behind Man United now with superior goal difference
01:22 So yeah, they're in the race for the Conference League. They're in the race for Europa League, but they must win
01:27 Pretty much all of their last four games
01:29 I'd say just to make sure they get in that spot, but a very good performance here
01:34 And hope is alive that Chelsea will qualify for Europe