Anglo-Nigerian and Tottenham’s Dele Alli ends Chelsea’s winning run short of record

The most damaging part for Chelsea, suffering their first league defeat since losing against Arsenal at the end of September, has nothing to do with it stopping them establishing a record in the Premier League era of 14 successive wins in a single season. It would have been a nice one to chalk up, but a team with their ambitions will be far more distressed about what it means for the league table and the confidence it might give Tottenham Hotspur, seven points back, to think they can still play a considerable part in the title race.

Dele Alli’s goals certainly ought to encourage Spurs on a night when their supporters endured opposition songs poking fun that they “won the league in black and white”, referring to the fact that the last time the team from White Hart Lane finished as champions was back in 1961. Alli scored one at the end of the first half and another early in the second period. Both were headers and the England international has managed two goals in each of his past three games.

Spurs transfer news: Tottenham prepare bid for Isco after Real Madrid block Chelsea move for South American star

 

 

After watching three Tottenham Hotspur games this season, it does seem like Mauricio Pochettino’s side could do with some fresh talent in attacking midfield to give them an added spark up top.

Well, how about Real Madrid playmaker Isco?

Michy Batshuayi passes medical ahead of £33.2m switch to Chelsea after Tottenham are beaten in race for striker

• Chelsea have agreed a £33million fee with Marseille for Michy Batshuayi
• Tottenham had been confident of signing the 22-year-old striker
• Marseille had also accepted a £31m offer from Crystal Palace
• The French club need to sell before July 5 to avoid a transfer embargo
• Batshuayi is poised to sign a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge 
• Forward passed a medical at Belgium's Euro 2016 squad on Wednesday 

Chelsea have agreed a £33.2million deal with Marseille to sign striker Michy Batshuayi. 

The Belgium international had his medical with Chelsea staff at Chateau du Haillan, in Bordeaux on Wednesday ahead of agreeing personal terms on a five-year contract.

Marseille had agreed the fee with Chelsea on Tuesday evening after receiving counter offers from Crystal Palace, West Ham and Tottenham.