Tottenham beats Chelsea 2-0 to end 13-match EPL winning run
LONDON — Dele Alli underlined his growing reputation by single-handedly ending Chelsea’s 13-match winning run Wednesday, scoring two headed goals to give Tottenham a 2-0 victory over the Premier League leaders.
The defence has been the bedrock of Chelsea’s three-month hot streak but Alli was gifted space to score carbon copy goals in each half at White Hart Lane after meeting crosses from Christian Eriksen.
By taking his tally to seven goals in four games, the 20-year-old Alli inflicted Chelsea’s first loss since its last trip to north London at Arsenal in September and prevented the Blues from earning a league record 14th successive win in a single season.
“This league is very tough,” Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said. “Now it’s important to restart. After 13 wins in a row it’s difficult to accept defeat.”