Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino secures league double over former club thanks to goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson.
Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to keep them in the hunt for European football - and deal a massive blow to their London rivals' hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
There was a lengthy video assistant referee check for a possible block by Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella on Brennan Johnson in the build-up, but the goal was given. But Chelsea took control in the 71st minute when Cole Palmer's free-kick from the edge of the area struck the bar and Nicolas Jackson headed the rebound into an empty net.
Rate players out of 10 throughout or after the game. The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle.Attempt missed. Bryan Gil left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is too high. Assisted by James Maddison.Attempt missed. James Maddison right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Giovani Lo Celso.Attempt missed. Rodrigo Bentancur right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
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