Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge following a late own goal and a red card.
Tottenham Hotspur secured a 2-0 victory over Chelsea in their Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, taking crucial bragging rights in the capital.
The visitors broke the deadlock in the 77th minute when goalkeeper Mike Penders inadvertently punched the ball into his own net during a corner kick sequence.
The result leaves the hosts to rue defensive errors and a late red card, according to information published by The Sun Nigeria.
How Tottenham Scored Against Chelsea
The Premier League encounter remained goalless for much of the game as both sides created opportunities before the late breakthrough in the second half at Stamford Bridge.
Following the unfortunate opening goal by the home side, Mathys Tel doubled the lead in the 88th minute after an impressive individual effort that ended with a long-range finish.
Cole Palmer Red Card Impact
Chelsea hopes of recovering suffered another major blow when midfielder Cole Palmer was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the 80th minute.
Leaving the hosts with 10 men on the pitch, the dismissal allowed Tottenham to capitalise fully on their numerical advantage during the closing stages of the match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the goals in the Tottenham versus Chelsea match?
Tottenham secured the 2-0 win through an own goal by Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders in the 77th minute and a late strike by Mathys Tel in the 88th minute.
What was the final score of the Premier League London Derby?
Tottenham Hotspur defeated Chelsea with a final score of 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Why was Cole Palmer sent off during the game?
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer received a second yellow card in the 80th minute, resulting in a red card and leaving his team with 10 players.
