Chelsea player ratings vs Tottenham: 3/10 debut disaster as woeful Blues lose the plot

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, securing only their second win at the stadium in 36 years. The match unraveled for Xabi Alonso's side in the final quarter of an hour when debutant goalkeeper Mike Penders punched the ball into his own net, followed shortly by Cole Palmer receiving a second yellow card. Mathys Tel quickly added a second goal for Tottenham from long range to seal the victory.

In his player ratings for The Standard, Arthur Ferridge awarded Penders a 3/10 following his costly error, while Palmer received a 2/10 after his dismissal for a foul on Conor Gallagher. Morgan Rogers also received a 3/10 rating after struggling in attack, while winger Pedro Neto earned Chelsea's highest mark with a 7/10 for his defensive work and attacking efforts.