Tottenham ended a 36-year wait for a second league victory at Stamford Bridge, beating 10-man Chelsea in a rain-soaked and fiercely contested London derby.
Spurs claim rare Stamford Bridge success
Chelsea’s night unravelled late on as England midfielder Cole Palmer was dismissed in the 80th minute after receiving two yellow cards, adding to the frustration for Xabi Alonso’s team.
Tottenham had gone ahead just three minutes before Palmer’s sending-off, with the decisive moment arriving in unusual fashion.
- Mike Penders was making his first Premier League start for Chelsea.
- The goalkeeper came into the side after Emi Martinez sustained a fractured jaw against Everton.
- Under pressure from Jan Paul van Hecke at a corner, Penders attempted to punch clear but instead diverted the ball into his own goal.
Tel seals the derby win
French attacker Mathys Tel made certain of the result in the 87th minute. He carried the ball forward from the halfway line on an impressive solo run before firing a low 25-yard effort into the net.
Torrential rain swept across Stamford Bridge throughout the contest, while the action on the field was equally tempestuous in a heated derby marked by tension and confrontation.
