Chelsea looked the more likely to score in an tense first half at Stamford Bridge, and they’ve got their well deserved goal right after half time.
It’s come from a familiar source – the in form Enzo Fernandez. The Argentine scored in the first game against Spurs this season, and he’s grabbed another in a big derby game.
That continues his impressive form from the international break, where he grabbed a goal and an assist for Argentina in their game against Brazil last week. For both club and country, he’s really improving and finding his best form again.
Its source was the returning Cole Palmer, who worked his way out to the left flank after some nice interplay.
On his favoured left foot, Palmer flighted in a perfect ball from there, picking out Fernandez who had timed his run perfectly. The cross was close enough that Enzo could head it in and give the goalkeeper no chance,
You can see the goal in the clips embedded here:
Enzo Fernandez gets on the end of a Cole Palmer cross and Chelsea take the lead! 🔵 pic.twitter.com/yMLBCYoexm
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 3, 2025
[Footage from Sky Sports Premier League]
⚽️ GOAL: Enzo Fernandez
🏴 Chelsea 1-0 Tottenhampic.twitter.com/tFl7p1mQF6
— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) April 3, 2025
[Footage from DAZN]
🚨🏴 GOAL | Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham | Enzo Fernandez
ENZO FERNANDEZ OPENS THE SCORING FOR CHELSEA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/wxjk6T1vQL
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) April 3, 2025
[Footage from Viaplay]
COLE PALMER ➡️ ENZO FERNANDEZ
A BLUE BREAKTHROUGH AT THE BRIDGE.
📺 Peacock | #CHETOTpic.twitter.com/sS1NctxXKr
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 3, 2025
[Footage from NBC Sport]
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