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Tottenham Hotspur

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Final

Thu, Apr 3

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Chelsea FC

Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge, with Enzo Fernández's decisive header early in the second half propelling the Blues into fourth place in the Premier League standings.

The match was marked by controversy when Tottenham's Pape Matar Sarr appeared to score an equalizer, only for it to be disallowed after a lengthy VAR review due to a foul in the build-up. This decision led to frustration among Spurs supporters, who voiced their displeasure towards manager Ange Postecoglou. In response, Postecoglou turned towards the fans and cupped his hand to his ear, a gesture he later claimed was misinterpreted, stating he intended to encourage louder celebrations.

Postecoglou also criticized the impact of VAR on the game, expressing concerns that the technology is "killing the game" due to prolonged decision-making processes.

This defeat marks Tottenham's fourth consecutive league loss to Chelsea under Postecoglou, making him the first Spurs manager to lose his first four league matches against the Blues. The result leaves Tottenham in 14th place with 34 points from 30 games, while Chelsea's win boosts their hopes for Champions League qualification. ​