Mansion Sports – Chelsea secured a crucial victory in the London Derby after defeating Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in Week 10 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. The clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was decided by a single first-half goal from Joao Pedro.

The match began at a high tempo, with Chelsea asserting dominance in ball possession while Tottenham relied on quick counterattacks. 

However, the hosts found it difficult to break through Chelsea’s disciplined and compact defensive structure, which held firm throughout the encounter.

Joao Pedro’s decisive strike in the 34th minute proved to be the difference between the two sides. The Brazilian forward capitalized on a defensive lapse by Spurs and calmly finished a low pass from Moises Caicedo to give Chelsea the lead.

This vital result lifted Enzo Maresca’s team into the Premier League’s top four, while Tottenham suffered their third defeat in their last five matches.

Joao Pedro Emerges as Chelsea’s Match Winner

Joao Pedro delivered a decisive performance for Chelsea, becoming the key figure in securing all three points. After missing an early chance, the forward redeemed himself by scoring the game’s only goal.

The goal originated from Chelsea’s aggressive pressing in the attacking third, which forced Micky van de Ven into a costly mistake. 

Moises Caicedo reacted swiftly, intercepting possession before sending a precise low cross to Pedro, who confidently slotted the ball past Guglielmo Vicario.

The strike ended Pedro’s brief goal drought and underlined Chelsea’s efficiency in the first half. Despite creating additional opportunities through Pedro Neto and Reece James, their finishing lacked precision, allowing the score to remain 1-0 until the halftime whistle.

Chelsea’s Defensive Discipline Silences Tottenham’s Attack

Tottenham increased their attacking intensity after the break, seeking an equalizer, yet their efforts fell short against Chelsea’s well-organized defense. 

The hosts managed only one shot on target throughout the match, as the visitors’ backline consistently denied any meaningful opportunities.

Beyond Joao Pedro’s winning goal, Chelsea’s success was built upon defensive solidity and composure. 

The Blues’ defenders effectively contained threats from Mohamed Kudus and other Spurs attackers through strong anticipation and seamless coordination across the backline.

Chelsea maintained their composure even under late pressure. Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez displayed sharp reflexes between the posts, while Reece James provided calm leadership to preserve the narrow lead. 

Tottenham’s attempts to find a late equalizer never truly troubled Chelsea, who managed the closing stages with discipline and control.

With this result, Chelsea extended their impressive run to four victories in their last five league matches. 

The balanced approach under Enzo Maresca—combining attacking aggression with defensive stability—has proven instrumental in their resurgence and ultimately secured dominance in this fiercely contested London Derby.

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