In the end, Chelsea only needed João Pedro’s first-half strike to claim bragging rights over Tottenham Hotspur in north London on Saturday evening, yet the gulf in quality was not accurately reflected by the narrow 1–0 scoreline.
Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca came into the capital clash fretting over Tottenham’s high press, yet it was the visitors who launched a feverish assault off the ball which was led by the indefatigable and imperious Moisés Caicedo—a player who is arguably the best central midfielder in the world.
