Chelsea’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League took a potentially fatal blow on Sunday in the most humbling of fashions, losing to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge for the first time in the top flight since 1990.
Indeed, it was a telling moment for the outgoing champions, who have fallen some way behind the majority of their divisional rivals this season – Arsenal being the only real exception.
While that inevitably adds to the debate over Chelsea’s recruitment process and the speculation over Antonio Conte’s future, let’s not overlook the fact the Blues simply weren’t as good as Spurs on the day.
Alvaro Morata scored early on but his influence continually waned throughout the match, the usually-dependable Cesar Azpilicueta, who Transfermarkt value at £36million, lost concentration for the first goal and Cesc Fabregas struggled for impact in central midfield.
So, Chelsea fans, who do you think let the side down most vs Tottenham? Let us know by taking part below and giving each player a performance rating out of ten…
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