Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | Premier League 2019-20

2. Willian's goal typifies Lampard's tactical brilliance

Chelsea players rejoice as Willian fires a beauty to give his team the lead

As aforementioned, Willian and Mount injected a variety of propositions through Lampard's principles in the fixture. They were clearly set up to keep the ball better, play more central and for the former to go up against a rather erratic and inconsistent Aurier.

And so it happened. The Blues worked out a routine set-piece in the form of a corner, with Willian awarded acres of space down the left. He took no time in side-stepping Aurier, who was on his heels, and drilled a fierce strike way past Paulo Gazzaniga.

Although it was merely simple; the proceedings until then clearly proved what Chelsea were out to do. Yes, Mount and Willian had a lot to cover when not with the ball, but Lampard's pragmatism was a bit different to his master's. The visitors played with intent and after three good weeks, displayed ruthlessness in front of goal.

Chelsea were being choked by an early five-man, diamond-like Tottenham press in the early exchanges of the game, but patience and collective travel to the other side of the pitch capsuled how a transition is made.

Lampard visibly made tactical tweaks that paid off in the form of narrower wingers and Willian's shift in role besides the defensive shape, while Spurs had to wait until the 28th minute to record their first effort on goal.