Spurs Celebrate Ending Chelsea Hoodoo with 2-0 Win
Maddison’s latest setback leaves Tottenham weighing whether to risk him after three days without training, De Zerbi said.
- On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Tottenham Hotspur secured a 2-0 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, marking their first win at the venue since 2018 with a Mike Penders own goal and Mathys Tel strike.
- Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi faced uncertainty over James Maddison's availability after the midfielder missed three days of training following his return from a long-term injury against Coventry on Monday.
- Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders, making his first league start, punched the ball into his own net in the 77th minute; Cole Palmer was sent off moments later after receiving two yellow cards for fouls on Conor Gallagher.
- After the defeat, Xabi Alonso told reporters that Chelsea must improve collectively and that "errors are an integral part of the sport that teams must navigate and overcome." The loss ended the Blues' winning streak.
- De Zerbi described the victory as a turning point, stating Tottenham have "suffered enough" and must improve game by game. The side climbed to 12th in the Premier League table after the landmark win.
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Chelsea boss set to hold talks with Cole Palmer after reckless red card in Tottenham defeat
Xabi Alonso will hold talks with Cole Palmer after the Chelsea star's dismissal against Tottenham left his manager demanding greater maturity and facing a selection blow for Wednesday's Carabao Cup showdown with Liverpool.Palmer collected two yellow cards in fewer than 10 minutes as Chelsea suffered a 2-0 derby defeat. Mike Penders had already scored an own goal on his first Premier League start before Mathys Tel sealed Tottenham's victory with …
Palmer was dismissed soon after Tottenham broke the deadlock through a Mike Penders own goal
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Bae Jin-nam = Tottenham Hotspur sounded the victory bell for the first time in about 8 years and 7 months in an away match against Chelsea in the English Premier League (EPL)...
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