Chelsea survived a late Tottenham fightback to secure a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge, keeping their Europa League qualification hopes alive while sending Spurs' relegation battle to the final day. Enzo Fernandez opened scoring with a stunning 20-yard strike in the 18th minute after Mathys Tel had earlier struck the post for the visitors.

Tottenham struggled creatively throughout, managing just 0.26 expected goals in the opening hour. The ill-tempered contest saw Conor Gallagher booked for a needless challenge on Marc Cucurella, while Chelsea's second came from a calamitous Randal Kolo Muani back-pass that Andrey Santos converted. Richarlison pulled one back late but couldn't spark a full comeback.

The result leaves Tottenham two points above West Ham, who face Leeds on Sunday. Spurs host Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium knowing a point should suffice due to their superior goal difference. Chelsea's win preserves their slim European ambitions heading into the season finale.

With their home form described as "horrendous" by pundits, Tottenham faces a defining moment against Everton. Chelsea's victory provides some consolation in an otherwise disappointing campaign, while maintaining the tension in both ends of the table going into the final round of fixtures.