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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…

By Lawrence Ostlere · The Independent

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 7:38 PM

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Tottenham defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge following a red card for Cole Palmer.
Palmer was sent off after receiving two yellow cards within seven minutes during the second half.
Goalkeeper Mike Penders scored an own goal before Mathys Tel secured Tottenham's victory with a solo strike.

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Tottenham Hotspur earned a 2-0 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after Cole Palmer was sent off in the second half. The match turned chaotic when Palmer received two yellow cards in seven minutes, first for a challenge on Mateus Fernandes and then for fouling Conor Gallagher. Shortly after the initial melee, Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders accidentally punched Fernandes's corner into his own net to give Spurs the lead.

Following Palmer's dismissal, Mathys Tel sealed the win for Roberto De Zerbi's side with a solo run and finish. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso defended Penders after the match, while Spurs secured their second consecutive victory.

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

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