What started as a drab affair in an uneventful first half led into a second full of chances. Tottenham were the better team after the interval and may rue not taking three points but will still be happy to leave Stamford Bridge 5 points clear of their London rivals with 8 games remaining in the season. Onto the ratings then...
Chelsea
Petr Cech - 7. Dealt well with his biggest challenges - a point blank smash from Van der Vaart and a fizzing free kick from Bale.
The Lippy White C*nt - 6. No racial insults were hurled.
The Flying Unibrow - 7. Worked the right wing well and defended well - Di Matteo may not have thought so though. Subbed for Luiz in the 60th minute.
Gary Cahill (Man of the Match) - 9. Thwarted more attacks than his back-line teammates and saved the game for Chelsea after clearing off the line when Adebayor had rounded Cech in the second half.
Ashley Cole - 6. Fairly anonymous.
Michael Essien - 6.5. Committed defensively. Had a job to do and did it fine.
Frank Lampard - 5. Very limited influence. Doesn't matter who is on the touchline for Chelsea - his best days seem to be behind him.
Ramires - 5.5 He was on the field...I think.
Daniel Sturridge - 6. Looked lost out on the left - whose fault is that though? The England manager, Har- err, Stuart Pearce was there to see.
Juan Mata - 6. Had the best chance of the match for Chelsea when he struck the post from a curling free kick. Usually the spark for Chelsea but aside from that, he seemed frustrated.
Didier Drogba - 5.5. Had 2 good opportunities but couldn't finish. Didn't have a great day.
David Luiz- 3. Came on for Bosingwa. What goes on in his head?
Tottenham
Captain America - 6. Was never truly tested.
Kyle Walker 6. - He has pace. He can run. I'm still unconvinced of his defensive abilities though.
Billy Gallas - 8. Fitness is the issue with him, hopefully he can sort that out. More please.
Younes Kaboul 6.5. Dealt with his challengers well.
Hey Arnold - 7. What the fuck is going on with hair? A good performance though. His passing was excellent and did not have any lapses in concentration.
Sandro - 6. Ran about like a madman but needs a bit more discipline. Received a yellow card and was subbed to prevent a second.
General Parker - 7. Bloodied in the second half, ran himself into the ground for the cause.
Luka Modric - 6. Never put his mark on the game.
The Boy Bale - 7.5. In the first half, he seemed to be the only one up for it. Was a bit over ambitious with a few shots but far and away Spurs most dangerous threat going forward. Also, hit the bar with a header.
Rafael van der Vaart - 6. Subbed.
Emmanuel Adebayor - 7. Really should have won the game after rounding Cech in the second half. He is very Jekyll and Hyde. At times has the touch of a Andy Carroll (see first half), at times can make excellent runs and get involved (see second half).
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