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3. Stamford Bridge atmosphere
The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge has been noticeably improving in recent weeks, and Thursday night was another example. Having Spurs in town helped raise the intensity, but credit also goes to the home fans.
The playing of “Blue Is the Colour” by the club DJ just before kickoff added a sense of occasion and unity. The players seemed to feed off that energy, and maintaining that kind of support could be critical in the season’s final stretch.
4. Jackson's return
Nicolas Jackson didn’t score against Spurs, but his presence was certainly felt. His movement and ability to hold the ball added a new dimension to Chelsea’s attack and caused problems for the Tottenham defense.
It was Jackson’s positioning that drew both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven toward him, allowing Cole Palmer to whip in a ball that Enzo Fernández eventually converted after finding space left by the retreating defenders.
Jackson still needs to find his scoring touch, but his return gave Palmer a capable partner in the final third. Noni Madueke also returned from injury, adding more depth to Chelsea’s frontline.