Roberto Di Zerbi vindicated as new Tottenham undroppable emerges

Roberto De Zerbi's management of Mateus Fernandes was vindicated following the midfielder's man-of-the-match performance during Tottenham Hotspur's rare victory at Chelsea. De Zerbi personally convinced Fernandes' parents to approve an £85 million summer move from West Ham, managing his early minutes before injuries handed the 22-year-old just his fourth Premier League start of the campaign at Stamford Bridge.

Fernandes dominated possession, taking more touches and completing more passes than any other player alongside £100 million midfield partner Sandro Tonali. Tottenham sealed the victory with a late Mike Penders own goal and a fine solo effort from Mathys Tel, while Chelsea saw Cole Palmer sent off following an altercation with Fernandes.