Tottenham-Chelsea analysis. The info graphic above represents the key battle in the first half. Tottenham 2-3-4-1-like basic shape against Chelsea 5-3-2/5-3-1-1 asymmetric one. Tottenham look to create and make use of the space behind Chelsea’s middle line. They use the combination between the 2-3 shape in the first two lines with the presence by both Delle Alli and Christian Eriksen behind Chelsea’s central midfielder trio. This was supported by both Dembele and Eric Dier on both side of the field. On the other side, Antonio Conte, emphasis on the stability of defense as they choose to start from a middle block. Let’s see how the battle had been going through the first half. In their progression, Chelsea use many long ball right from the back to Alvarao Morata, Tiémoué Bakayoko, or Marcos Alonso. In the first phase of their press, Chelsea establish a 5-3-2 shape. Both forwards occupy the opponent’s 6 space as well as continuously try to develop the press into a higher one. If Dier of Dembele picks up the ball from the first line, then whoever Chelsea’s near central midfielder (CM) will step up to block any possible onward pass from the ball carrier. At times, the receiver (Dembele or Dier) drops deep and stays in the same line with Tottenham’s first line, so when Chelsea’s near CM runs forward to put pressure they create a three-forward press which, indirectly, allows space for the unmarked Wanyama. To cover such a space, David Luiz steps up (see the arrow on Luiz) to go against Wanyama, had the central 6 receives a pass to make another progression chain (see the dash line on Dier and Wanyama). As the consequence of Luiz onward press, Chelsea’s 6 becomes less covered. With the likes of Eriksen and/or Alli occupy this vacated space, the danger is there actually. At times, the positioning of Alli and Eriksen in the space between Chelsea’s lines put them into a 2v2 situation. Since it will be better for the defending team to have numerical superiority, Rudiger or Azpilicueta will move forward to make it 3v2 in the favor for Chelsea. For full version of the analysis, please visit this link https://ryantank100.wordpress.com/2017/08/22/tactical-analysis-tottenham-hotspur-1-2-chelsea/ Thank you for reading.