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3 things that went terribly wrong in Chelsea’s defeat to Tottenham

The three key mistakes that cost Chelsea in their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham, from questionable tactics to a lack of intensity and attacking threat.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 8:45 PM
3 things that went terribly wrong in Chelsea’s defeat to Tottenham
Key Things to Know
  • The writer highlights three key tactical flaws behind Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League home defeat against Tottenham.
  • A goal from Mathys Tel and a Mike Penders own goal secured the 2-0 victory for Tottenham.
  • James Fudge argues that starting Morgan Rogers as a makeshift striker left Chelsea without an effective attacking threat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea suffered a 2-0 Premier League defeat at home to Tottenham, with goals coming via Mathys Tel and a Mike Penders own goal. The loss marked only the second away victory for Spurs at Stamford Bridge across their past 41 meetings. James Fudge analyses the tactical issues that derailed Chelsea's performance on the afternoon.

According to Fudge, Chelsea's primary issues included starting Morgan Rogers out of position without a recognised striker, an uncoordinated pressing setup from the front line, and ill-timed aggression that materialized as late frustration rather than controlled intensity.

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