Lukaku Shines as Chelsea Crush Tottenham in London DerbyLukaku Shines as Chelsea Crush Tottenham in London Derby In a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea emerged victorious with a resounding 3-0 victory over their fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku was the star of the show, scoring a brace and assisting on the other goal. Lukaku opened the scoring in the 15th minute, coolly slotting home from close range after a clever pass from Kai Havertz. The Belgian forward doubled the lead just before halftime, powering home a header from a Marcos Alonso cross. In the second half, Chelsea continued to dominate the proceedings, and Lukaku turned provider for Timo Werner to make it 3-0 in the 55th minute. The German striker latched onto a through ball from Lukaku and finished confidently. Tottenham struggled to create any clear-cut chances throughout the match, as Chelsea’s defense, led by Thiago Silva and Antonio Rudiger, stood firm. Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy had a comfortable afternoon, making only one save of note. The victory extends Chelsea’s unbeaten run to four matches in all competitions and cements their position at the top of the Premier League table. It was also the Blues’ fourth consecutive win over Tottenham in London derbies. Lukaku’s performance was a timely reminder of his qualities and the threat he poses to opposing defenses. The Belgian striker, who joined Chelsea from Inter Milan in the summer, now has four goals in his last four Premier League matches. Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was left to rue his team’s lack of creativity and finishing. “We didn’t create enough chances, and when we did, we didn’t take them,” he said after the match. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was delighted with his team’s performance, particularly Lukaku’s impact. “He was excellent today,” Tuchel said. “He showed his class and gave us a lot of options in attack.” The victory gives Chelsea a major boost heading into a series of tough fixtures, including a Champions League clash with Juventus and a Premier League showdown with Manchester City. For Tottenham, it is a setback but also an opportunity to learn from their mistakes and bounce back in their next match.
