Tottenham’s season has finally taken off. How far up the table can they go?

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Kickjolly · AI-written · automatically reviewed · The Guardian ↗

Tottenham's 2-0 win at Chelsea was a significant result, marking their first win at Stamford Bridge in nearly 40 years, and was seen as a potential turning point for the team. The Guardian reported that this victory felt substantial despite being worth only three points. Tottenham had previously won just once in 34 visits to Chelsea in the Premier League. The win was considered huge, with many Spurs fans having seen it happen only once before.

The win was attributed to the team's improved performance, particularly with the inclusion of Mateus Fernandes in the midfield. The Guardian noted that Fernandes started for the first time in his preferred position, alongside Sandro Tonali, and was exceptional, having 124 touches, leading in tackles, and completing 92.2% of his passes. Fernandes' performance was seen as crucial in unlocking the team's potential and fulfilling Roberto De Zerbi's wishes.

Tottenham's next five matches are considered favourable, with games against Crystal Palace, Leeds, Ipswich, Sunderland, and Fulham, and they have the "easiest" run of every team in the Premier League based on the average Opta Power Rating. The Guardian reported that De Zerbi stated that the team is improving in mentality, player relationships, and on-field performance. Spurs are still only three points off the relegation zone but are also just two points off the top six.