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The first London derby of a season being wrapped around a World Cup in a country with ridiculously hot temperatures was played in blazing heat and finished in a blazing row

MIXED EMOTIONS: Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel celebrates the 2nd goal as Tottenham Hotspur coach Antonio Conte looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge. Pic: Marc Atkins/Getty Images.

The first London derby of a season being wrapped around a World Cup rented to a country with ridiculously hot temperatures was played in blazing heat and finished in a blazing row.

This was billed as an early chance for both sides to make a statement, but with arguably more pressure on Spurs to show they really were capable of moving on that one step they have been threatening but not delivering for some seasons.