Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham: 5 Talking Points as the Blues cruise to victory | EFL Cup 2021-22

#3 Defensive lapses cost Tottenham big time

Ben Davies clashes with Hakim Ziyech.

Chelsea bagged the first goal at Stamford Bridge within five minutes, thanks to a lapse in concentration from Japhet Tanganga. The 22-year-old failed to mark Kai Havertz's run, as he was much more focused on Marcos Alonso.

Later, Ben Davies scored a bizarre own goal to hand Chelsea their second goal of the night. Tanganga's weak clearance off a set-piece hit the Welshman on his shoulder, and ended up back in their own net.

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#2 Thomas Tuchel gets one over Antonio Conte

Thomas Tuchel saw a win for Chelsea.

Thomas Tuchel outclassed Antonio Conte on the night. The Italian got quite a few things wrong against Chelsea.

One of them was playing Matt Doherty as a left wing-back. The 29-year-old was completely ineffective going forward. He was unable to link up with the forwards and lost possession numerous times. Eventually, he had to be substituted in the second half.

Conte just could not break past Chelsea's midfield, as his team really struggled in the centre of the park. Tottenham scuffled to have some balance and control in the game, but the Blues were too good for them.

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#1 Chelsea are back to winning ways

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur - Carabao Cup Semi Final

Following two draws in the Premier League, Chelsea are back to winning ways. Chelsea's 1-1 draw against Brighton and 2-2 against Liverpool allowed league leaders Manchester City to take control. However, this victory, albeit in the EFL Cup, shows Chelsea are not done in the league title race.

Tuchel's Chelsea will fight Liverpool and Manchester City until the final game-week. They will have to capitalise on this momentum, and reduce the points gap with City.