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Cole Palmer’s moment of madness lights the fuse as Chelsea implode in derby defeat by Tottenham

Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur: An own goal by Mike Penders and Mathys Tel’s solo strike earned Spurs a rare win at Stamford Bridge as Cole Palmer saw red…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 7:38 PM
Cole Palmer’s moment of madness lights the fuse as Chelsea implode in derby defeat by Tottenham
Key Things to Know
  • Cole Palmer was sent off as Chelsea suffered a 2-0 derby defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
  • The match finished 2-0 to Tottenham following a Mike Penders own goal and a Mathys Tel strike.
  • Palmer received two yellow cards in seven minutes, the second for catching Conor Gallagher's ankle.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, marking only their second win at the venue in 36 years. The hosts suffered a disastrous second-half collapse that began with an own goal by Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders before Mathys Tel added a second goal. Star forward Cole Palmer was sent off by referee Chris Kavanagh following a second yellow card after catching Conor Gallagher with his studs.

Following the dismissal, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expressed disappointment over the team's disciplinary issues and stated that Palmer must learn from the incident. Palmer now faces a suspension, with Alonso confirming talks with the player after the match as Tottenham secured a rare away derby victory.

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