Fastrack · Spurs Beat Chelsea 2-0 as Palmer Sees Red

Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. It was their first win there since 2018.

21-year-old goalkeeper Mike Penders punched a late corner into his own net.
Cole Palmer got a second yellow for a late challenge on Conor Gallagher.
Mathys Tel sealed the win with a solo goal late in the game.
1 win in 41 previous visits to Stamford Bridge for Tottenham.

Why it matters: The result gave Spurs a second straight league win and lifted them to 12th. Chelsea lost at home for the first time this season under Xabi Alonso.

Chelsea missed a chance to close on Manchester City after City's first league loss.
Palmer's dismissal was Chelsea's first red card of the season.

The story so far

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9 sources · 17 articles · 45% Center coverage

Where they split: Coverage differs on whether the result reflects Tottenham's superiority or Chelsea's misfortune and self-inflicted errors.

Center coverage, 4 sources: The center focused on pregame team news, including Pedro Porro's return from injury for Tottenham.

USA Today14hTottenham predicted lineup vs. Chelsea: Projected XI, team news BBC News3hTottenham Hotspur: Are Roberto de Zerbi's side finally on their way back after win at Chelsea?ESPN3hTottenham's rare win at Chelsea signals progress under De Zerbi Reuters4hSpurs celebrate ending Chelsea hoodoo with 2-0 win

Left coverage, 2 sources: The left frames it as a scrappy game decided by a goalkeeping error and Palmer's lack of discipline.

The Guardian4hAlonso urges Cole Palmer ‘to learn’ from red card in Chelsea’s defeat to Spurs The Independent2hRoberto De Zerbi says Tottenham have ‘suffered enough’ after landmark Chelsea win

Right coverage, 3 sources: The right frames it as a rare, hard-earned Spurs derby win as Chelsea lost their composure.

Daily Mail4hCole Palmer 'lost his head' in Chelsea's defeat by Spurs: Gary Neville hits out at Blues star after sending off and claims Morgan Rogers should also have seen red The Sun2hChelsea boss Xabi Alonso responds to fears Tottenham players KNEW about Joao Pedro injury through fantasy football The Telegraph4hSensational Spurs storm Stamford Bridge as Palmer loses his head

What’s next: Tottenham will assess James Maddison, who limped off early in the second half with a groin injury.

Chelsea remain without goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who has a broken jaw, and striker Joao Pedro.
How long will Maddison be out after his latest injury?
Will Alonso keep Penders in goal while Martinez recovers?