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85 min: Big Ange is on an incredible 52-match home unbeaten streak. But now, he needs a miracle from nine men, five of whom he didn’t even select to start.
83 min: A sense of calm has descended on the game as Chelsea starts passing the ball around. The pressure has been released.
81 min: Has VAR added to the spectacle of this game? It feels like it has added another layer of intrigue, like a delayed unmasking of a murderer. Howard Webb, you old card!
80 min: Robin Griller comments on Spurs’ lack of squad depth and how it has affected their title challenge. Dier’s equalizer is ruled offside by VAR.
77 min: Reece James, who may have been lucky to still be on the pitch after a foul, is replaced by Malo Gusto.
Goal! Tottenham 1-2 Chelsea (Jackson, 75): Sterling’s pass and Jackson’s run leads to an easy goal for Tottenham. VAR confirms the goal.
72 min: Another Tottenham substitution as Bentancur and Skipp enter the game for Kulusevski and Sarr.
68 min: Tottenham goes on the attack, but Vicario makes another great save. Pochettino looks frustrated.
68 min: Tottenham is pushing up and playing offside. Mudryk replaces Fernandez for Chelsea.
66 min: Hojberg clears the ball behind from a James cross. Chelsea keeps possession and Mudryk shoots wide.
64 min: Chelsea needs to regroup as Vicario clears the ball with a powerful kick.
62 min: Harold Harold comments on Chelsea’s poor finishing and tendency to be offside. Pressure is mounting on Chelsea.
61 min: Spurs make two more substitutions, Bentancur and Skipp on for Kulusevski and Sarr. They go on the defensive.
59 min: Facing nine men is a challenge for Chelsea, and they are tested as James’ shot goes wide.
57 min: Chelsea substitutes Mudryk for Fernandez. Pochettino has a plan.
Red card for Udogie! Spurs down to nine men! Udogie receives a second yellow card and is sent off.
53 min: Spurs continue to chase and press Chelsea with the crowd’s support.
Half-time sub: Levi Colwill is replaced by Marc Cucurella. The second half begins.
Half-time: Tottenham 1-1 Chelsea. It has been an intense and exciting game so far. Tottenham has been its own worst enemy with disciplinary issues, but injuries to Van der Ven and Maddison have also affected their performance. Chelsea has the advantage and Pep Guardiola is surely enjoying this.
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