Chelsea were being held by an impressive Tottenham side in their Premier League meeting on Saturday, according to ESPN's live coverage. The match, reported by both ESPN and The Guardian, was still in progress at the time of publication, with no final score confirmed in the available material.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso addressed his team selection around the fixture, with the club's official website reporting that he explained the absence of Joao Pedro and the decisions to select Penders and Quenda against Tottenham.
On the Tottenham side, Roberto De Zerbi defended the club's medical staff, describing them as operating at a "high level" amid an injury crisis, ESPN reported. Tottenham's own website confirmed team news for the match, noting that Porro was back while four players were out of the Chelsea clash.
The fixture drew live coverage from multiple outlets, reflecting its significance in the Premier League schedule. The available reports do not include a confirmed result, and details beyond team selection and injury matters were not provided.
What to watch next: the confirmed final score and any post-match reaction from both clubs once the fixture concludes.