FT: Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham, Goal from Havertz & bizarre own goal by Ben Davies sour Conte’s return to Stamford Bridge

Full Time – Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham

That would be all for the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final between London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham. The Blues have the early lead and it would be interesting to see how the second leg turns out.

Advantage @ChelseaFC. #EFL | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/tzllHuV7i1

— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) January 5, 2022

10 minutes to go

As it stands, Chelsea will have the advantage going into the second leg. Will there be more goals to come in this game? Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham

Second Half begins!

We’re back underway for the second half. Can Tottenham get back in this or will Chelsea extend their lead? Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham.

Back underway! 👊

🔵 2-0 ⚪️ [46] #CheTot

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 5, 2022

Alonso balling

Alonso is always in his prime when it gets to a Spurs game.

Marcos Alonso in the first-half against Tottenham:

◉ Most touches (63)
◉ Most passes (55)
◉ Most aerial duels won (2)
◉ Most assists (1)

Brilliant. 💪 pic.twitter.com/t2I0cDo76r

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 5, 2022

Spurs Fans vs Lukaku

Tottenham fans: “He’s Inter Milan, he’s Inter Milan, Romelu Lukaku, he’s Inter Milan.” Romelu Lukaku to Spurs fans after Chelsea’s second goal.

Romelu Lukaku had a message for the Tottenham fans after Chelsea's second goal 🤫 pic.twitter.com/ZUWQiwJrdH

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 5, 2022

Halftime at the Bridge

Chelsea lead at the break after two goals caused by defensive errors by the visitors. Can Tottenham fight their way back into this game?

HT!

So far, so good for @ChelseaFC!#EFL | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/YYVe8x3YQ7

— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) January 5, 2022

Another goal! Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham

A Tottenham own goal makes it two! Oh dear…

Close for Chelsea!!

Ziyech cuts inside and curls an effort over the bar, after good work from Havertz.

All Chelsea in the early stages at Stamford Bridge.

Not a good start for Conte

Chelsea 1-0 Spurs (5’)

Welcome back 🙃 pic.twitter.com/JUPP5jfCFv

— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 5, 2022

Goaaaal! Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham

Chelsea have gone ahead inside 5 minutes! Kai Havertz gives the Blues the lead from a swift move!

Early goal from Chelsea!

Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham
⚽️ 5` Havertz

Live Odds ➡️ https://t.co/LHgJLiv60L#CheTot #ChelseaFC #Tottenham pic.twitter.com/vcbvxY8Ah2

— Noxwin (@noxwin12) January 5, 2022

Kick Off!

Another London Derby is upon us! Fasten your seatbelt because it is going to be an explosive ride!

It's game time. 👊

Let's go!

🔵 0-0 ⚪️ [1] #CheTot pic.twitter.com/1BBtccm6l3

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 5, 2022

TEAM NEWS

Lukaku returns to the starting eleven after row with Blues manager, Thomas Tuchel. Kepa would be deputising for Eduoard Mendy who is away on International duties. Tuchel opts for a 4-2-3-1 formation as opposed to his usual three at the back.

Your Chelsea team tonight. 🤝@ParimatchGlobal #CheTot pic.twitter.com/KRk3APL1px

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 5, 2022

Antonio Conte makes his return to Stamford Bridge, albeit, in the opposition dugout. Kane and Son are fired up for battle to face the blues.

Our team for tonight's Carabao Cup first leg against @ChelseaFC! 👇 pic.twitter.com/KraIUU2IfE

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 5, 2022

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