Ziyech gem fires Chelsea to victory over Spurs

Thomas Tuchel saluted Hakim Ziyech after the Chelsea winger’s “brilliant” strike kept alive their faint Premier League title hopes in a crucial 2-0 win against Tottenham on Sunday. Ziyech broke the deadlock with his dazzling long-range curler early in the second half at Stamford Bridge. Thiago Silva’s header killed off Tottenham, who were furious that […]

Thomas Tuchel saluted Hakim Ziyech after the Chelsea winger’s “brilliant” strike kept alive their faint Premier League title hopes in a crucial 2-0 win against Tottenham on Sunday. Ziyech broke the deadlock with his dazzling long-range curler early in the second half at Stamford Bridge.

Thiago Silva’s header killed off Tottenham, who were furious that Harry Kane had a first half goal ruled out for a foul. Third-placed Chelsea are now 10 points behind leaders Manchester City after ending a damaging run of four league games without a victory.