Lampard had dropped £71m keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for 38-year-old free transfer Willy Caballero and maintained faith with struggling Michy Batshuayi ahead of the experienced Olivier Giroud. The shrewd Giroud and Alonso scored, Barkley and Mount were mobile around the striker and all four combined to perfection for the goal that settled it, Giroud, Mount and Barkley laying on the perfect invitation for Alonso's finish. And how sweet it looked, as a joyous Lampard saw Chelsea become the first side to defeat a team managed by Mourinho home and away in a single season. Chelsea now have a precious four-point gap to fifth, the pressure has been released and the world looks a far better place. Spurs midfield man Giovani lo Celso committed a horrendous challenge on Azpilicueta which could easily have resulted in serious injury.

Source: BBC February 22, 2020 16:41 UTC