Chelsea vs Spurs player ratings: Jackson scores and shines in vital win

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Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson each scored before and after halftime to help Chelsea stay in the race for the European positions in the Premier League. They achieved a 2-0 victory over Tottenham in a derby match.

Ange Postecoglou had a difficult time during his team's match against Arsenal on Sunday. They were plagued by issues with set pieces and VAR, which they have faced before. Two goals were scored against them from corners, and then Chalobah scored from a free-kick. Finally, Jackson scored after Palmer's shot was rejected and he reacted quickly.

Marc Cucurella had a significant evening in his Chelsea profession, being the oldest player on the field at 25 years of age. He was also steadfast in preventing any attacks from Tottenham and demonstrated composure in his unfamiliar midfield position.

Chelsea is currently trailing Manchester United by four points for the sixth spot, whereas Tottenham is comfortably situated in fifth place but is still seven points away from securing a seat in the Champions League, with only four matches left.

These are the ratings of the players at Stamford Bridge.

Djordje Petrovic, who hails from Serbia and is only six years old, didn't have to make much effort to keep the ball out of the net despite Spurs' strong attack after the halftime break. Hojbjerg managed to take a shot from a distance that forced Petrovic to move quickly to make the save. Petrovic also did a good job of stopping crosses from reaching their intended targets, resulting in a dependable performance overall.

Alfie Gilchrist, aged 6, faced Son in a match and occasionally struggled to quickly approach and defend, resulting in a few conceded free-kicks. Despite this, he proved himself as a trustworthy defender among the remarkable group of young defenders.

Trevoh Chalobah, who is only 7 years old, managed to score the first goal of the match due to Tottenham's poor defense during a set piece. On the opposing side, he showed strength and skill in defending against Tottenham's attacks and even made a crucial block on Sarr's shot just before half-time.

Benoit Badiashile, who is only 6 years old, was the calmest of all four defenders during the match. However, he wasn't kept very busy as Tottenham had a weak performance in terms of scoring goals.

Marc Cucurella, number 7, was seen moving smoothly towards the midfield every time Chelsea took control of the ball. He posed as a great threat to the opposition with his creativity and appeared to be very familiar with the central position. Moreover, he played a crucial role in Chalobah's goal by preventing Johnson from reaching the ball. Additionally, he exhibited tireless defensive work, blocking crosses and even throwing himself at the ball.

Moises Caicedo, aged 6, was instrumental in keeping Chelsea's performance strong throughout the match. He was quick to make tackles and one of his notable moments was when he tackled Maddison towards the end of the game. He also played a key role in protecting the defense, while also being confident in moving forward with his attacks.

Conor Gallagher, a six-year-old, received a warm welcome as he entered the field thanks to a banner displayed by Chelsea fans who expressed their gratitude towards him. While he didn't score any goals like he did in the match against Villa, his hard-working effort was crucial in preventing Spurs from gaining an advantage.

Cole Palmer, aged 6, showed impressive skills on the pitch. Despite facing tough challenges from the opposition, he managed to break through their defense and create a fantastic moment that amazed everyone. In fact, he played a crucial role in the team's second goal by hitting the crossbar with his free-kick. As a result, Jackson picked up the loose ball and converted it into a goal. Although he worked well with his teammates, he wasn't the standout player of the night.

Noni Madueke, who is only 6 years old, put in a great effort during the game. He managed to successfully attempt several shots that made the opposing team goalkeeper, Vicario, nervous. He also provided defensive support for his teammate Gilchrist. The manager, Pochettino, was clearly impressed with Madueke's performance and showed his approval by giving the young player a big hug and a few kisses at the game's conclusion.

Mykhailo Mudryk, a six-year-old from Ukraine, kept himself occupied during the first half while playing in Jackson from the start of the match. However, his performance significantly declined in the second half, a pattern that has been consistent throughout his Chelsea career thus far.

Seven-year-old Nicolas Jackson had a challenging evening facing off against Micky van de Ven and Christian Romero; however, he showcased his talent by scoring an impressive goal that contributed to Chelsea's confidence throughout the game. Jackson's recent performances underwent scrutiny in the last three games, so this was a crucial performance for him.

Cesare Casadei, aged 21, was among the older substitutes who did not get many opportunities to play when he was brought in.

Josh Acheampong, whose age is unknown, had the privilege of making his debut for Chelsea just three days before he turned 18. It can be considered a decent early birthday gift for him.

Jimi Tauriainen, whose age or other personal details are not available, joined the game in the 94th minute.

At the age of 6, Guglielmo Vicario had a similar experience to Petrovic. He did not have many opportunities to participate, but unfortunately, when he did it resulted in him retrieving the ball from the back of the net. He watched helplessly as a header looped over his head for the first goal. Moreover, he was caught off guard during Jackson's goal and failed to stop Palmer's shot which caused him to scramble across the field.

Pedro Porro, number 5 - He most likely could have provided an assist for Romero in the initial period, however, he remained subdued apart from the occasional dead-ball situation.

Cristian Romero, aged 6, missed a good opportunity to equalize the score in the middle of the first half by directing his head in the wrong direction. However, he did not have much participation in the game apart from that moment. Despite this, he performed well in defense.

Micky van de Ven, aged 6, was the only player who demonstrated genuine eagerness in the second half. He attempted to move forward at every opportunity, although unfortunately he was unable to generate a decisive moment in the last third of the field. Nevertheless, his team did not recruit him for that specific purpose.

In the game, Emerson Royal showed great defensive skills and had a commendable duel with Madueke. Johnson provided him with a cross and he almost scored, but he missed the goal by a fraction, possibly due to his sluggish pace.

Yves Bissouma received a rating of 5 for his performance. In the initial half of the game, he stayed nearby Palmer and this could have contributed to Spurs' difficulty in gaining control. However, he was substituted early and the substitutes brought in more energy.

Pape Matar Sarr, aged 5, didn't seem to have much impact on the game as his midfield colleague. It was evident that the team played better after he was substituted.

Dejan Kulusevski, aged 5, was among the group of players from Spurs who struggled to make an impact in the game. He did not have any notable moments throughout the match, and Spurs had a tough time overall.

During the first half of the match, Brennan Johnson, aged 6, performed exceptionally well for the Spurs team. He skillfully found gaps to move into when Cucurella came towards the center. Additionally, he had a few chances to create opportunities for his team members, however, they were unable to complete his passes successfully.

Son Heung-min, rated 5 - The football player Son wasn't usually located in an advantageous spot to create any harm and experienced difficulties in producing the typical issues we're accustomed to witnessing from him.

Richarlison, rated 5 - Although he's shown great improvement in his second season, this particular game displayed a similar performance to his debut season with Tottenham. He found it difficult to retain the ball and was overpowered by Chelsea's central defenders.

James Maddison was a better player than Sarr, but unfortunately missed a few shots that went over the bar. It's been hard for Maddison lately, and as a result, Tottenham's performance has suffered too.

Rodrigo Bentancur, aged six, was one of the limited players who attempted to score. Although his attempts were weak, they were able to slightly lift the pace of the game. However, it wasn't much of an impact.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who wears number 5, was among the three substitutes that Postecoglou brought in to try and turn the game around. However, they were not successful and the Danish midfielder had the least amount of impact compared to the other two substitutes.

Bryan Gil, who is four years old, played poorly in the match. He was ineffective, weak, and slow, and had trouble understanding what was going on. He didn't make any impact on the game.

Giovani Lo Celso, whose playing time was not specified, had an opportunity to take a shot during his brief appearance in the game.