12 November 2053 — Drogba Arena, London. On a wet and thunderous night in West London, Chelsea’s title charge struck another devastating chord as they dismantled rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 to go five points clear at the top of the Premier League. The victory, their sixth in a row, came with ruthless intent, clinical finishing, and a sense of inevitability that now defines Calin Dimario’s men.
🔥 VAR Sparks, Sahar Strikes
After a cagey first half, the breakthrough came in the 50th minute when Netanel Sahar rifled home from close range following a short-corner routine. Spurs thought they’d escaped, but VAR overturned the original offside call, allowing the goal to stand. It was a fitting reward for Chelsea’s dominance in territory and tempo.
Just six minutes later, Jairzinho curled a sublime effort into the top corner from 19 yards after cutting in past Nahuel Rubinchik. His celebration was as calm as his finish — this was a team in full control.
⚽ Tottenham’s Brief Flicker
Tim Agel momentarily gave Spurs a glimmer of hope with a well-struck finish in the 70th minute, but the revival was short-lived. Chelsea reasserted their grip on the game almost instantly, with Chancel Beya converting clinically at the back post after a fluid team move.
⛔ Penalty Polished, Statement Sealed
With Spurs tiring, Scott Crichton added the exclamation point on 81 minutes. After a blatant trip in the box, Crichton sent Creith the wrong way from the spot. VAR checked again, and once more, Chelsea’s aggression and verticality earned them reward.
📊 Match Stats
- Shots: Chelsea 23 / Tottenham 5
- xG: Chelsea 4.22 / Tottenham 0.40
- Possession: Chelsea 48% / Tottenham 52%
- Pass Completion: Chelsea 90% / Tottenham 89%
- Key Passes: Jairzinho 3 / Crichton 2
Player of the Match: Jairzinho – 7.6 Match Rating
Attendance: 82,381
🔹 League Table Snapshot
The win lifts Chelsea to 34 points from 13 games, five clear of Fulham and seven ahead of Arsenal. Tottenham, meanwhile, drop to fourth — and must now reckon with questions over their defensive shape and midfield transition.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chelsea |
13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 34 |
| 2 | Fulham | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 29 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 26 |
| 4 | Tottenham | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 25 |
| 5 | Man UFC | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 24 |
⚖️ VAR: Villain or Validator?
For all the controversy that usually surrounds it, VAR played the role of truth in this one. Three key decisions — Sahar’s goal, the offside in the build-up to Beya’s strike, and Crichton’s penalty — were reviewed, and all stood. Even the away fans left silent, unable to conjure the usual fury. Chelsea were just too good.
💬 Final Word
This was more than a London derby win. It was a flex, a warning, and perhaps the clearest indicator yet that Chelsea are not just chasing another title — they are hunting immortality.
Next up: A tricky away day at Burnley. But on this form, who dares bet against them?
Previous Chelsea reports:
→ 8-0 vs Southampton
→ 8-0 vs Leicester
→ 1-1 vs Villa