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Tottenham player ratings vs Chelsea: Two 9/10s key as forgotten man takes chance

Spurs can thank their double Dutch defence for huge derby win…

By Sam Tabuteau · Standard

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6:33 PM

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Sam Tabuteau awarded 9/10 ratings to Tottenham defenders Jan Paul van Hecke and Micky van de Ven.
Tottenham defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to secure their first away win in the fixture since 2018.
A Mike Penders own goal in the 77th minute and a Mathys Tel strike sealed Tottenham's victory.

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The Standard's Sam Tabuteau awarded 9/10 ratings to defenders Jan Paul van Hecke and Micky van de Ven following Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 win over 10-man Chelsea. Spurs claimed their first victory at Stamford Bridge since 2018 after an own goal by Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders and a late strike from Mathys Tel.

Tabuteau praised the Dutch defensive pairing for nullifying Chelsea's attack in a heated derby. Chelsea's Cole Palmer was sent off following a second yellow card for stamping on Conor Gallagher, while Tottenham midfielder James Maddison was forced off early in the second half due to an injury concern.

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