Mike Penders: Assured was the word for the 21-year-old goalkeeper on his first start in place of the injured Emiliano Martinez. That was until a cross came in and he calamitously punched a corner into his own net, before letting in Tel’s strike at his near post. 4
Josh Acheampong: Having started seven of Chelsea’s 10 games in all competitions this season, Acheampong is emerging as a reliable member of the backline. Defended well and seldom looked troubled. 6
Maxence Lacroix: The France international made several important interventions during spells when Chelsea were under pressure. 6
Levi Colwill: Colwill looked at his physical best as part of an increasingly settled backline. 6
Pedro Neto: Arguably Chelsea’s standout performer. Excellent defensively, winning the ball back high up the pitch on several occasions, while also posing a threat going forward. Saw a well-struck effort saved in the second half. 7
Moises Caicedo: Like Neto, one of Chelsea’s best performers. Constantly won possession and disrupted Tottenham’s rhythm, particularly through his battles with James Maddison before the midfielder was forced off. 8
Jordan Henderson: Should perhaps have made more of Chelsea’s best first-half chance in the 36th minute, but otherwise carried out his responsibilities effectively in midfield. 6
Jorrel Hato: A quiet evening in which he appeared more focused on containing Mohammed Kudus than supporting attacks. Taken off in the 65th minute. 5
Cole Palmer: Contributed well defensively and in Chelsea’s press. Tested Kinsky with a curling effort and was involved in several promising moves, but could not provide a decisive moment. Palmer was sent off for a late tackle on Gallagher, having been booked for causing a flashpoint by pushing over Fernandes, in nine minutes of ill-discipline. 4
Geovany Quenda: Making his first Chelsea start in place of Joao Pedro, Quenda began on the left wing and won an early free-kick. However, he struggled to make a significant attacking impact and was taken off in the 72nd minute. 6
Morgan Rogers: Looked less effective operating as a striker but still combined well with Palmer and forced a good save. Like Palmer and Quenda, he lacked the decisive touch in the final third. 6
Subs:
Marco Palestra (on 65, Hato): The wing-back was involved in the physical battle. 6
Estevao Willian (on 72, Quenda): Immediately made an impact by hitting a shot into the side-netting. 6
Subs not used: Sharman-Lowe, Fofana, Gusto, Nicoll-Jazuli, Barco, Lavia, Welbeck
