Tottenham beats Chelsea with own goal in first Stamford Bridge win since 2018
Spurs secure victory at Chelsea after goalkeeper Mike Penders deflects corner into his own net.
At a glance
- Tottenham won at Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2018
- Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders scored an own goal from a corner
- The match was decided by the own goal rather than open play
- It was Tottenham's second league win in seven days
Tottenham defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2018, with manager Roberto De Zerbi celebrating the result despite an unconvincing performance. The decisive moment came when Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders, filling in for the injured Emi Martínez, deflected a corner from Mateus Fernandes into his own net.
The match was marked by De Zerbi's animated presence on the sidelines as he reacted to events throughout the game. The victory marks Tottenham's second league win in a week.
Why it matters
The result extends Tottenham's recent run of form and represents a significant result at a rival ground.
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