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Fernandez steers Chelsea back into top four with 1-0 win over Spurs

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The Argentinian was left unmarked to head home in the 50th minute from a perfect cross by Cole Palmer on his return from a brief injury.

LONDON: Chelsea beat London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on Thursday thanks to a goal by Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez, boosting their hopes of a return to the Champions League as they climbed back into fourth place in the Premier League.

Fernandez was left unmarked to head home in the 50th minute from a perfect cross by Cole Palmer on the England forward’s return from a brief injury absence, in front of England coach Thomas Tuchel who was at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea thought they had a second goal soon after but Moises Caicedo’s volley was ruled out after a VAR check for offside.

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