For Tottenham, their position of 12th is their best in the top flight since a goalless draw at Brentford left them in that spot at the beginning of January.

Fans who saw their team win the Europa League in 2025 will still expect more, but back-to-back victories will provide encouragement and hope.

Spurs only stayed up on the final day of last season and were the last top-flight team to win a match in this campaign.

But Roberto de Zerbi's men showed they have the quality to rise up the table, with 68.5% of possession and 15 shots, compared to only seven from Chelsea, although both sides had four attempts on target each.

The only negative was another setback for midfielder James Maddison.

After a serious knee injury, he made his first start for Tottenham since May 2025 against Coventry on Monday, scoring in the crucial success against his former club.

However, after impressing in the first half at Stamford Bridge, Maddison only lasted five minutes of the second before he dejectedly walked off slowly with another problem.

Supporters will hope it is nothing serious, with Spurs having another London derby, at home to Crystal Palace, next Saturday.