What we learned from Chelsea vs Tottenham
This is the Tuchel ball: across the intensity. Controlling the pace of play. Three fluid forwards are wreaking havoc. This is Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea. Many believe they will struggle to finish in the top four this season, and they still can, but this attacking performance suggests they will cause plenty of problems for opponents. Of course, they need to improve defensively and this draw will feel like a loss.
Spurs' Plan B is very dangerous: When Spurs went to a 4-2-4 formation and brought Richarlison up top to partner Harry Kane, it worked. They equalized (twice) created a few big chances and are a great option for Conte when Spurs struggle to create chances. After struggling to find any kind of rhythm throughout the game, the switch to 4-2-4 allowed them to keep the ball up the pitch. They will have a field day with this approach against a defense weaker than Chelsea's.
Chaos ensues at Battle of the Bridge 2022: From Hojbjerg's equalizer which Chelsea were booed after believing Havertz had been fouled, it was pure chaos. . Tuchel then ran to the sideline to celebrate Chelsea's second goal and more chaos ensued. After Romero's hair-pulling was not penalized by VAR, Spurs scored the result from a corner in the 96th minute to secure the points. Conte and Tuchel then went at it at the final whistle as they shook hands as a huge brawl broke out. This London derby rarely disappoints. It was an intense spectacle on the pitch and a mighty battle of bridge vibes off it.
Anthony Taylor, the officials will be under pressure: Chelsea will feel very difficult with a lot of decisions throughout the game as Romero should have been sent off for a violent tackle on Cucurella and that meant Spurs should not have equalised. Havertz's foul was 50/50. Bentancur got the ball, and Havertz, but the officials could point to the Spurs man getting a piece of the ball and possibly pulling it back and denying Spurs an early goal as play was too advanced.