Tottenham take over at the top after stalemate with rivals Chelsea

Chelsea’s Timo Werner, right, and Tottenham’s Joe Rodon battle for the ball (Matthew Childs/PA)

Tottenham climbed back to the top of the Premier League table by grinding out a turgid goalless draw at Chelsea.

Jose Mourinho’s men created no genuine chances but the wily Portuguese boss will hardly care about any lack of excitement on a relatively profitable Stamford Bridge return.