Tottenham extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to a club record 13 games with a 0-0 draw against Chelsea at White Hart Lane.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side controlled possession for much of Sunday’s match but were unable to turn it into goals in a contest which starkly contrasted Tottenham’s 5-3 win in last season’s corresponding fixture.
Jose Mourinho’s decision to drop Diego Costa left his side lacking in attack, with an interchangeable front four – spearheaded by Eden Hazard – only threatening on the break.
John Terry was absent due to injury for Chelsea, and his presence was quickly felt as Harry Kane forced Asmir Begovic into a pair of early saves.
Chelsea’s Asmir Begovic was the busier goalkeeper in the first half, keeping out Son Heung-min’s header and Mousa Dembele’s low drive.
Playing up front, Eden Hazard forced Tottenham keeper Hugo Lloris into a low, reflex save from a superb volley – their only shot on target.
The point saw Chelsea to move up a place to 14th in the Premier League.
Spurs striker Harry Kane also tested Begovic, while Pedro was wayward with a couple of strikes from outside the box.
It was a fair result in a London derby which petered out in the second half after Tottenham’s trip to Azerbaijan and Chelsea’s match in Israel in midweek.