UNITED KINGDOM: In an incredibly wild London derby, Chelsea defeated Tottenham with nine players, 4-1, thanks to a hat-trick from Nicolas Jackson in injury time. The home team took the lead early on thanks to a deflected drive from Dejan Kulusevski off Levi Colwill, and Son Heung-min had a goal disallowed for offside during a brilliant start.
Ten minutes before halftime, Cole Palmer tied the score with a penalty kick. Raheem Sterling and Moises Caicedo had goals disallowed; Cristian Romero had been dismissed for the studs-first tackle on Enzo Fernandez that resulted in the spot kick. Destiny Udogie had benefited from VAR reprieves regarding potential red cards.
After a completely bizarre half in which Spurs lost vital players Micky van de Ven and James Maddison, as well as a foolish challenge by Udogie on Sterling, the home team would have to play the last 35 minutes with nine players as their perfect start to the Premier League season evaporated.
Gugliemo Vicario, the goalkeeper, played brilliantly in the aftermath, and Chelsea’s poise completely failed them until Sterling broke Spurs’ high line and found Jackson for a tap-in.
More drama ensued as the motivated side of Ange Postecoglou refused to concede defeat. Before Conor Gallagher and Palmer put on Jackson to win the match ball, Dier had a volley called out for offside. Son then broke through the Chelsea defence and forced Sanchez to make a stoppage-time save.
Due to Maddison and Van de Ven’s unavailability, as well as Romero and Udogie’s red cards, Spurs lost their match against Chelsea. Spurs, with three outfield players on the pitch at full time, continued to play well despite this. With Vicario making several excellent saves, the team’s diminished defence persisted in playing with a sense of unity and conviction. The hamstring injury sustained by the Dutch centre-back is probably serious.
Chelsea’s strong xG totals this year point to improved outcomes. The score was still tied at one because Chelsea went too close to crossing their lines. Chelsea could barely catch their breath until Jackson made it 3-1, as they were overcome with nervousness and the possible shame of losing to nine men. Spurs need to react after a difficult loss.
Chelsea rallied after falling behind early on, showing concentrated intensity and a concentrated effort that Tottenham struggled to equal. Palmer scored three of his club’s penalties, and Pochettino has some work to do. Chelsea, back on top of the Premier League, face Manchester City next.
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