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How Roberto De Zerbi’s defensive trap forced a career-low ‘5.08’ night for Chelsea’s talisman

Cole Palmer recorded a career-low 5.08 rating as Tottenham stifled Chelsea in a 2-0 Stamford Bridge win.

By Shehryar Edibam · To The Lane And Back

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 5:22 PM

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Roberto De Zerbi's tactical plan limited Chelsea's Cole Palmer to a career-low 5.08 match rating.
Tottenham Hotspur defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Cole Palmer was sent off following a second-half clash with Tottenham substitute Conor Gallagher.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi neutralized Chelsea's Cole Palmer during a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. Palmer recorded a career-low match rating of 5.08 according to WhoScored, as Tottenham's defensive strategy effectively shut down the playmaker.

Tottenham's defense, led by Jan-Paul van Hecke and Micky van de Ven, denied Palmer space before substitute Conor Gallagher provoked frustration that resulted in Palmer's red card. Mathys Tel subsequently sealed the 2-0 win for Tottenham.

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