Chelsea emerged victorious in a high-scoring encounter against Tottenham Hotspur, winning 4-3 and closing the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points. The match, held at Tottenham’s home ground, saw the hosts initially take control with a 2-0 lead, thanks to goals from Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski.
Match Highlights
Chelsea’s comeback began with Jadon Sancho’s goal, followed by Cole Palmer’s equaliser from the penalty spot. Enzo Fernandez then put Chelsea ahead with a powerful strike, and Palmer added another penalty, maintaining his perfect record in the Premier League. Despite Son Heung-min’s late goal for Spurs, Chelsea held on for the win.
Key Moments
- Marc Cucurella’s early mistakes contributed to Tottenham’s initial lead.
- Palmer’s penalties were crucial, with the first awarded after Yves Bissouma fouled Moises Caicedo.
- Chelsea’s possession-based approach eventually paid off, despite a shaky start.
Injuries and Defensive Struggles
Tottenham’s defence was weakened by Cristian Romero’s early exit due to injury, and Micky van de Ven’s return did little to stabilise the backline. Goalkeeper Fraser Forster made several saves but was unable to prevent Chelsea’s goals.
Standings Impact
The victory places Chelsea two points ahead of Arsenal in second place, while Tottenham remains in 11th position after suffering their second defeat in three days.