Joao Pedro shines with a goal! Chelsea is fighting for fifth place in the league

Joao Pedro shines with a goal! Chelsea is fighting for fifth place in the league

After a thrilling Premier League duel, Chelsea secured a narrow 1-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur on November 2, 2025. This success saw the Blues move up to fifth place in the table, level with the North Londoners. The hero of the game was Joao Pedro, who scored the only goal, marking his first goal in six league games. His season record so far now includes three goals and three assists.

After the game, Owen Hargreaves shared his assessment of Pedro. He believes the player has the potential to score up to 25 goals this season. Pedro could have even scored a hat-trick in this match, continued Hargreaves. What's more, Pedro scored ten goals for Brighton last season and will now be aiming to surpass that figure.

The return of Liam Delap

Another positive for the team is the return of Liam Delap, who was injured but was suspended for the game against Tottenham. His return gives Pedro the opportunity to take on a more central role as a playmaker (number ten) until Palmer returns. This could further increase Pedro's influence on the game and strengthen the team's offensive power.

Despite the successful performance, Chelsea are under pressure so far this season. They have only managed two wins in their last six league games and the pressure is growing on coach Enzo Maresca. Another loss could see Chelsea suffer their fourth defeat in the first ten games of the season - a scenario that has only occurred twice in the last 30 years.

Chelsea in historical context

Chelsea Football Club, founded in Fulham, London in 1905, has established itself as one of the most successful clubs in English football. With six top leagues, eight FA Cups and an impressive European palmarès, they are the fifth most successful team in English football. The Blues played their home games at the legendary Stamford Bridge, which has been their stadium since its inception. Under new owner BlueCo, who took control in May 2022, the club continues to have major ambitions in football, both domestically and internationally.

The rivalry with Tottenham Hotspur is one of the most intense in English football. Chelsea have an outstanding record at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where they have recorded six wins, one draw and one defeat since the stadium opened in 2019. During their last visits to this stadium, Chelsea even scored four goals against Tottenham.

As Chelsea prepare for the challenges ahead, the question remains whether they can stay on course and remain in the top third of the table. Current form shows that there is still a lot of work ahead of the team, but the possibilities are promising, especially if young talents like Joao Pedro blossom.

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