As well as Joao Pedro and Martinez, Chelsea were still without the likes of Pep Chavarria, Jamie Gittens and Emmanuel Emegha for only their second home league defeat by rivals Tottenham in 36 years, while captain Reece James is a long-term absentee following knee surgery.
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