With Terry out suspended, Cahill started in his place and it was probably a blessing in disguise as the defender blasted home a volley at 17 minutes to provide the lead for the Blues. The first half was almost Chelsea's as Tottenham struggled to keep track of the one touch passing. There weren't helped by the fact that Gareth Bale and Dembele were out of the squad and the Blues were able to dominate the first half quite easily. It could have been more than a goal but Spurs were gaining momentum and as the first half came to a close,Tottenham were looking dangerous.
Ten minutes of slack defending in the second half allowed Tottenham to go 2-1 up as Gallas and then Defoe scored. All of a sudden our proud record of not allowing any second half goals in the EPL was gone. But with the likes of Hazard,Mata and Oscar in the lineup, there was always the chance that the Blues will come back strongly and it was the in form Spaniard Mata who drew us level and then put us into the lead after a wonderful pass from Eden Hazard. The time when Chelsea would resort to going deep after securing the lead is not something we have come to see this season as the Blues kept on attacking and so was Tottenham. It was end to end stuff as Cech was forced into a couple of good saves. The win was all secured as Mata robbed Kyle Walker at the right hand side and slided a pass to substitute Sturridge who slotted home from a yard out.
Two goals and an assist, Mata is clearly in absolute form and it is probably the time we needed our main players to be on form.
The win was a first at the Lane since 2005 and kept our unbeaten record in the EPL. The way the Blues came back after going 2-1 down is just another sign that Chelsea are serious contenders for the title.
Tottenham 2 Chelsea 4
Cahill 17'
Gallas 47'
Defoe 54'
Mata 66'
Mata 69'
Sturridge 90+1'
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