Result as Blues clinch impressive victory in Premier League derby - Chelsea were too good for Tottenham in the London derby

Enzo Maresca has described Moisés Caicedo as "one of the two best defensive midfielders in the world" after his match-winning contribution to Chelsea's 1-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday.

Chelsea FC secured a much-needed victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Matchday 10 of the Premier League 2025-26 season. The match, played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, saw Joao Pedro break his 10-game goal drought with a stunning strike in the first half.

Chelsea is 9th in the Premier League with 14 points and has a record of four wins, two draws, and three losses. Chelsea's last Premier League match was a 2-1 loss to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea also played mid-week in the EFL Cup and advanced to the next round after beating Wolves 4-3.

Chelsea return to Premier League action against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday and Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media ahead of the tie. The Blues were beaten by Sunderland in their last Premier League outing, dropping down to ninth in the Premier League table as a result.

Even though Delap’s dismissal took place in the Carabao Cup, suspensions for red cards carry across all English domestic competitions, thereby barring him from the Chelsea squad which travelled to north London for Saturday’s mouthwatering clash with Spurs.

Alasdair Gold has blasted Tottenham Hotspur and Thomas Frank for their performance in the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday night. Spurs were beaten by a first-half strike by Brazilian forward Joao Pedro,

Joao Pedro scores to give Chelsea FC a narrow 1-0 away win in the London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea have been handed a triple injury boost ahead of their trip to Tottenham. Enzo Maresca made 10 changes as the Blues beat Wolves 4-3 to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, resting a number of key players.

TBR Football understands that Eric Garcia has agreed to sign a new contract with FC Barcelona. Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have both been informed that he is now off the market as he has agreed terms on a new deal with Barca.