Published: 02:00, 2 November 2025 | Updated: 02:00, 2 November 2025

Joao Pedro's smart finish inside the penalty box was enough to earn Chelsea a comfortable 1-0 win over Tottenham in north London on Saturday — and the only regret Enzo Maresca's side will have is that they didn't pile on more misery for Spurs.

A convincing performance, led by the tenacity and rigour of Moises Caicedo in midfield, saw Chelsea dismantle Thomas Frank's side with ease and leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with the satisfaction of climbing level on points with their London rivals in the Premier League table.

Meanwhile, it was a torrid afternoon for Tottenham, who were booed off the pitch by their own fans after a disjointed and lacklustre display on home soil.

Daily Mail Sport's KIERAN GILL kept a watchful eye over the London derby and took note of how Enzo Maresca tactically managed to outfox Frank — and stump Tottenham's threat from set-pieces.

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