Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham: Experts analyse 'fascinating' tactical battle during stalemate

Chelsea’s fiery 2-2 draw with Tottenham was a tactical joust just as much as it was a physical one.

Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte were both sent off after the full-time whistle as tensions boiled over following a contest that really had it all.

Four goals, big challenges, controversial decisions and two tactical geniuses going pound-for-pound on the pitch – and even in the technical area at one point.

Chelsea went ahead after 19 minutes thanks to a spectacular volley from Kalidou Koulibaly and dominated Spurs throughout the first half.

The visitors got back into the game after 68 minutes through Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, a goal which many believe shouldn’t have stood due to a foul in the build-up, but one that also highlighted Tottenham’s improved performance.

Reece James fired Chelsea back in front late on, but another controversial Spurs goal was bundled in at the death as Harry Kane levelled the contest in injury time, ensuring Conte’s men left Stamford Bridge with a point, despite looking second best on the day.

The result was a disappointing one for Tuchel and Chelsea, despite the game being an all-action affair and an absolute joy to watch for neutrals.

In reality, though, Chelsea ought to have taken more than a point away from the game. If not for refereeing decisions, then for their own performance, which was superb throughout.

A coming together between Tuchel and Conte in just the second Premier League gameweek of the season was always going to be tasty on a tactical level. As such, the folks over at Tifo IRL have produced a breakdown of the game on YouTube, and unravelled the different layers of what went on.

The findings are fascinating. Be sure to watch the video below and check out the analysis.

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