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Modest Tuchel plays down his impact after statement win for Chelsea

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February 4, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea's Reece James celebrate after the match [REUTERS]

A little over a week since Thomas Tuchel was named as Chelsea's new manager, the German delivered a statement result against the club's bitter rivals on Thursday with a display that augurs well for the rest of the season.

A 0-0 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers and a 2-0 win over Burnley represented a solid enough start to one of the most demanding jobs in European football, but beating a Tottenham Hotspur side managed by Jose Mourinho 1-0 away will have won over any sceptical Chelsea fans.

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