Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur result, stats and report

Tottenham Hotspur ended a miserable five-match winless streak with a 3-1 Premier League victory over Coventry, with James Maddison, Omar Marmoush, and Ben Davies on the scoresheet. Coventry showed moments of fight but lacked the basics to stay in it.

Tottenham have drawn three of their last five Premier League matches and cannot afford another dropped point at home. Crystal Palace arrive having conceded eleven goals in five away games. Something has to give.

Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime with both sides carrying form that raises more questions than answers. This is a fixture where the data tells you to be cautious, and your eyes probably agree.

Sunderland host Chelsea on Sunday having conceded ten goals in their last five Premier League matches. The visitors arrive unpredictable, leaky, and dangerous in equal measure.

Tottenham arrive at Elland Road on Saturday without an away win in their last five Premier League matches. Leeds are no world-beaters themselves, but at home, they have reason for confidence.

Arsenal and Tottenham have been watching Barcelona wonderkid Xavi Espart, but a release clause worth more than €100million against a €25m valuation shows Barcelona have no intention of selling cheaply. This is speculative scouting, not an active transfer pursuit.

Cole Palmer has signed a new Chelsea contract until 2034, upgrading terms agreed just two years ago and joining Joao Pedro and Geovany Quenda on matching deals. The extension comes despite an injury-hit season that cost Palmer his England World Cup spot, as Chelsea double down on their long-term contract strategy.