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Chelsea FC 2-2 Tottenham: 5 things we learned

By Yves Binda

Chelsea players celebrates after Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard scored their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London on May 2, 2016. / AFP / GLYN KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)
Chelsea players celebrates after Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard scored their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London on May 2, 2016. / AFP / GLYN KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02 : Diego Costa of Chelsea applauds as he stands with his team mates after the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on May 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 02 : Diego Costa of Chelsea applauds as he stands with his team mates after the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on May 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

1. Chelsea still have pride

Prior to the match, much had been said about Tottenham’s 26 years without a victory at Stamford Bridge being the longest run for any away team in the English top division. But with all possible trophies and European spots well out of reach for Blues, and given the form that 2nd-place (best in 53 years) Tottenham are in this season, the odds most definitely favored Mauricio Pochettino’s men coming into this contest.

Yet, it appears that Cesc Fabregas and Eden Hazard’s comments galvanized everyone by reminding them that even when it seems that there is nothing to play for, when you are at a club like Chelsea, there always is something at stake. And when all else fails you must learn to play for pride.

The sweetness of the draw ending the visitors’ title chances will do something, not much, towards compensating the fans. The only thing they have wanted for the last few weeks is for the Blues to do Leicester a favour by hindering Spurs and they did just that.

There is certainly a bit of pride still lingering around the group.

Next: 2. Chelsea’s defense needs help

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