Tottenham v Chelsea live: Result as Blues close in on victory in Premier League derby

The Blues were stunned last time out in the league by Sunderland, but rebounded nicely in the Carabao Cup to ease past Wolves. Enzo Maresca rested most his starting XI in midweek and recalls his stars to the line-up at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Thomas Frank’s Spurs enter the weekend in third after victory at Everton, but their hopes of silverware were hit by defeat at Newcastle in the Carabao Cup midweek.

Half-time: Tottenham 0-1 ChelseaI’m surprised there wasn’t more talk in the Sky Sports studio about Rodrigo Bentancur’s challenge on Reece James. I thought it was poor.

Second half coming right up.

Lawrence Ostlere1 November 2025 18:32

Half-time: Tottenham 0-1 ChelseaJoao Pedro scored the goal, but Chelsea’s opener was all about the tenacity of Moises Caicedo:

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Half-time: Tottenham 0-1 ChelseaThe half-time whistle is greeted by boos from the home fans.

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Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea45+5 min: A rare attacking move by Spurs ends with a chance for Kudus, whose first-time shot towards the far corner is well saved by Sanchez.

Lawrence Ostlere1 November 2025 18:23

Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea45+3 min: It was actually Chalobah, not James, who was booked for arguing with the referee. James and Bentancur eventually shake hands and play on.

Lawrence Ostlere1 November 2025 18:20

Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea45+2 min: Bentancur snaps in late on James and several players clash in the aftermath of the foul. Replays show it’s a bad tackle, with studs connecting on James’s ankle, but it’s only yellow for Bentancur – and James is booked for complaining. VAR checks but decides not to intervene. I think the Spurs midfielder is a bit lucky there, it’s not a good challenge at all.

Lawrence Ostlere1 November 2025 18:19

Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea45 min: Six minutes of added time, after Bergvall’s early head injury.

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Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea42 min: Great save by Vicario after more good play by Chelsea. Gusto runs to the byline and whips a first-time cross towards the penalty spot, which Joao Pedro directs on target, but the goalkeeper does well to parry it clear for a corner.

Lawrence Ostlere1 November 2025 18:14

Tottenham 0-1 ChelseaChelsea’s goal is the difference so far:

Joao Pedro fires Chelsea in front at Tottenham (John Walton/PA Wire)

Joao Pedro celebrates his goal (Chelsea FC via Getty Images)Lawrence Ostlere1 November 2025 18:13

Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea38 min: Spurs fans are letting their frustrations be known. Their players are just not able to string passes together, and Chelsea’s pressure in midfield is telling.

Lawrence Ostlere1 November 2025 18:09