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“Technically…” – Joe Cole explains Penders’ mistake against Tottenham

An inexperienced goalkeeper ended up costing Chelsea in their defeat to Tottenham last night, and the pundits looked at how. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 4:19 PM

Key Things to Know

Joe Cole stated that Mike Penders lacked strength and made a technical error during a corner against Tottenham.
Chelsea suffered a 2-0 Premier League defeat against rivals Tottenham at home.
The 21-year-old Penders scored an own goal on his Premier League debut while filling in for Emi Martinez.

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Pundit Joe Cole analyzed goalkeeper Mike Penders' costly own goal during Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League defeat against Tottenham. The 21-year-old goalkeeper, who made his league debut while covering for the injured Emi Martinez, inadvertently punched the ball into his own net from a corner kick.

Speaking on TNT Sports, Cole explained that Penders was technically compromised by reaching with his right hand on a slippery pitch while lacking the strength to withstand physicality from Jan Paul van Hecke. Following the loss, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso stated that the team would look completely different by the end of the season.

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