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What Chelsea's defeat to Tottenham means for Antonio Conte's side - Martin Keown
MARTIN KEOWN doesn't believe Chelsea's defeat to Tottenham will have massive implications.
Chelsea fan bemoans lack of 'plan b' after Spurs defeat
Chelsea suffered a 2-0 loss to Spurs at White Hart Lane on Wednesday night as Dele Alli netted twice.
Antonio Conte's men were looking to break a Premier League record by winning 14 consecutive games in England's top flight.
But Chelsea failed to break through a resilient Tottenham side and were ultimately outplayed with Mauricio Pochettino getting his tactics spot on.
Antonio Conte's Chelsea suffered a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham
There is no embarrassment in losing to Tottenham, and it’s not a suggestion of Chelsea’s demise – though Spurs were able to test them more than any other team since the move to a back three
And when asked if Chelsea's loss showed their frailties, former Arsenal defender Keown reckons it was more a case of struggling at White Hart Lane.
He told the Daily Mail: "No, what it shows if the quality of teams in the Premier League – especially the top six.
Dele Alli scored both goals for Mauricio Pochettino's men
"On any given day, any team could come unstuck at one of those grounds.
"There is no embarrassment in losing to Tottenham, and it’s not a suggestion of Chelsea’s demise – though Spurs were able to test them more than any other team since the move to a back three."
Chelsea remain seven points clear of Spurs and five ahead of second-placed Liverpool.
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