Tottenham Hotspur sent shockwaves through the Premier League by beating Chelsea 5-3. Here’s how their players rated…
Hugo Lloris – 7.5/10
Made a key save in the second half to prevent a Cesar Azpilicueta shot that could have changed the game at 4-2.
Kyle Walker – 6.5/10
Far from solid defensively but shone going forward.
Jan Vertonghen – 6/10
Could have done better for the goals and was outshone by Fazio a little once more.
Federico Fazio – 6.5/10
Did better than Vertonghen but no defender can come away looking good when they have been sloppy enough to concede three goals.
Danny Rose – 7/10
Made mistakes defensively as ever but proved a point going forward and was a surprise star for Tottenham against Chelsea.
Ryan Mason – came off injured very early
Nabil Bentaleb – 6/10
Gave the ball away occasionally and certainly wasn’t one of Spurs’ best performers.
Mousa Dembele – 6.5/10
Covered for Mason better than Benjamin Stambouli did against Burnley recently.
Nacer Chadli – 9/10
The Belgian produced a stunning display against Chelsea, scoring and terrorising the Blues’ defence. Won as many dribbles and created as many chances as any other Tottenham player.
Andros Townsend – 6/10
Didn’t particularly shine but did score a first-half penalty – a clever touch from boss Mauricio Pochettino to have Townsend take it.
Christian Eriksen – 8/10
Instrumental with his running, passing and chance creation as ever.
Harry Kane – 9/10
An almost-perfect display from the Spurs striker – who will almost certainly become an England striker in the near future. Scored twice and was central to some of Tottenham’s other goals.
Substitutes
Paulinho – 6/10
Replaced Townsend in the second half and was lucky not to have been sent off for a high-footed challenge.
Ben Davies also replaced Rose late on.
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