Chelsea dominated the first half while Tottenham cautiously sat back to defend. The game blew wide open in the second half as the home side came out with urgency – they pressed high, created chances and scored two quick goals. On-form Juan Mata’s exploitation of the defensively poor Spurs midfield got the Blues back into the game, and ultimately stole all three points.
Juan Manuel Mata took his current superb form to the next level, as Chelsea produced a splendid comeback win against Tottenham in a wild, roller-coaster affair at White Hart Lane.
John Terry begins his four-game domestic suspension, but the real news is that Gareth Bale is nowhere to be seen as Andre Villas-Boas welcomes his former employer to White Hart Lane.
Andre Villas-Boas' first match against Chelsea after his inglorious sacking will inevitably be the media focus, but the tactical clash between Tottenham and the league leaders should be a fascinating encounter.
