Chelsea players took their celebrations from the pitch into the dressing room in the wake of their thrilling 4-1 win against Tottenham in north London on Monday evening.
Mauricio Pochettino‘s side eventually made the most of their two-man advantage in the crazy contest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, going ahead in the second half thanks to a Nicolas Jackson hat-trick after Cole Palmer opened their account from the spot.
The London derby was littered with VAR checks and controversy. A total of five goals were ruled out, while Spurs had both Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie sent off.
Spurs’ resolve with nine men held until Jackson scored the first of his three before Chelsea punished Ange Postecoglou‘s decision to persist with a high defensive line as their unbeaten start to the season came to an end.
Chelsea’s victory over one of their biggest rivals gave Pochettino’s men with plenty to celebrate.
Chelsea players celebrated in the dressing room after their 4-1 victory against Spurs
Nicolas Jackson got the match ball and Player of the Match for his late hat-trick in the derby
The striker also starred in goalkeeper Robert Sanchez’s Instagram story as celebrations continued on the coach home
Chelsea’s fine effort against nine-man Tottenham saw the Blues end Spurs’ unbeaten run
Chelsea’s players looked jubilant as they posed for a group photograph in the away dressing room after full-time in a picture gleefully shared to the club’s Instagram account with the caption ‘Morning, Blues!’
Stars including Moises Caicedo and Raheem Sterling – both of whom had attempts ruled out upon review – beamed alongside their team-mates, as did Chelsea captain Reece James.
James has endured a mixed campaign so far, with his start against Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup last week only his second of the season due to injury.
But the right-back was on flying form against old foes Spurs until his late second-half replacement by Malo Gusto as Pochettino continues to manage the skipper’s minutes.
Jackson posted his own behind-the-scenes snap as he shared a picture of his match ball and Player of the Match award in the wake of a performance that saw him double his Premier League season’s goal tally in one night.
The Senegal international struggled at times but was eventually rewarded with his first Chelsea hat-trick.
It should boost his confidence ahead of a tough meeting with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
The win takes the Blues up into the top-half of the Premier League table after a long absence
Conor Gallagher revelled in the victory on the pitch after a crazy game on Monday night
Cole Palmer drew Chelsea level from the spot in the first half after Cristian Romero’s red card
Jackson later featured on his goalkeeper Robert Sanchez’s Instagram story as the pair posed with three fingers up to celebrate the 22-year-old’s hat-trick as the Chelsea coach made its way back to west London.
‘Mucho gol hermano (fire emojis)’ – or ‘many goals, brother!’ – the caption read, as Sanchez lauded his striker.
Unlike their next opponents, Chelsea will have some time this week to revel in their win as they begin preparations ahead of travelling to the Treble-winners.
Man City have a busier schedule, as they continue the defence of the Champions League trophy against Young Boys at the Etihad on Tuesday evening.
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