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Chelsea's win over Tottenham strengthens their case for a top-four finish
Marcos Alonso scores against Tottenham to put Chelsea 2-0 up

FRANK LAMPARD’S Chelsea have found victories difficult to come by of late, but when it mattered, against London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, they claimed the victory to strengthen their hopes of a finish in a top-four spot.

Goals from Olivier Giroud and Marcos Alonso either side of the half-time break ensured the much-needed victory for Chelsea, whose form at home had been a real concern.

A late Antonio Rudiger own-goal gave Jose Mourinho’s side a little hope but, in the end, it was not enough, and in truth, the visitors should not have deserved to take anything from the match.

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