Tottenham fans are buzzing to end long Chelsea hoodoo
Tottenham travelled to Stamford Bridge in pursuit of their first win at the ground in the Premier League era, a result that would all but guarantee their place in next season’s Champions League at the expense of their London rivals.
They duly delivered as goals from Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen ensured that the gap between the two side went to eight points following a match that was always likely to have a huge impact on the race for the top four.
There was no doubt that the 28-year hoodoo – Gary Lineker scored the winner when Spurs last won a league match at the Bridge – was another psychological hurdle for Mauricio Pochettino to guide his side over prior to kick off.
They were helped by the return of talisman Harry Kane, who was fit enough to return to the bench but Toby Alderweireld was not included in the matchday 18.
We’ve taken a closer look at the reaction of the Spurs fans on a huge afternoon in the race to Europe’s elite club competition…
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