European hangover affects both teams
Mauricio Pochettino was upset at the scheduling of the game, the early kick-off wasn’t the best thing for a Tottenham side which had travelled from Azerbaijan, and Chelsea though weren’t able to take advantage after their own European excursions in midweek. Fatigue did play a factor in this rather tame affair. Both teams would have taken a point if they were given the choice before the game and they both can build on contrasting seasons and push on.