TOTTENHAM have earned a barely deserved point in a fiery London derby at Stamford Bridge.
Kalidou Koulibaly volleyed the Blues in front in a first half which the Blues dominated.
But Jorginho sloppily gave the ball away in his own penalty area, allowing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to coolly fire the ball into the bottom corner.
However, Reece James was then left in acres of space to put the Blues back ahead.
But Harry Kane equalised with a simple close range header from a 95th minute corner.
And tensions would then boil over between Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte after their attempt at a post-match handshake almost turned into a brawl.
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That’s all for today
Chelsea and Tottenham played out a thriller at Stamford Bridge, with Harry Kane nabbing a point for Spurs at the death.
But it was what went on between the managers that will be the talking point for plenty of time to come.
Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte had to be separated and both received their marching orders following an intense post-match handshake.
That means Tuchel is set to miss Chelsea’s game at Leeds while Conte will be absent from the dugout for Spurs’ home match with Wolves.
Werner watched on…
Timo Werner had flown back from Germany to watch the game today.
You can take the man out of Chelsea, but not Chelsea out of the man.
Timo Werner tried to ‘casually’ walk to his waiting car on the Fulham Road after #CHETOT before being chased and cheered into his car.
Absolute Chelsea
Timo Werner was at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea vs Tottenham.Credit: Getty Thomas Tuchel fights back…
Tuchel will face a touchline ban for airing his frustrations at Antonio Conte, he had this to say on the ban…
I cannot coach [vs Leeds United], but the referee can whistle the next game.
Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel – “Absolutely ridiculous”
The Chelsea boss feels that he has reason to be raging at referee Anthony Taylor, and made his thoughts known after the game.
Tuchel stated:
Both goals should not stand. Only one team deserved to win, that was us. I don’t know how many tactical fouls Hojbjerg and Bentancur did today. Since when can we pull hair in a football match? They checked and nothing happened, absolutely ridiculous.
Thomas Tuchel
Man of the match
The SunSport man of the match award today goes to Reece James.
There were a number of excellent performers out there, most of them for Chelsea as they dominated the game.
The English right-back started the game on the right hand side of a back three, and did a great job to keep Heung Min Son quiet.
He then moved to his preferred right wing back position when Jorginho went off, and put a ball on a platter for Kai Havertz, before scoring himself after receiving a pass from Raheem Sterling.
Who was your man of the match today?
A departure for Spurs…
Following that blockbuster of a game, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed an outgoing for Antonio Conte’s side.
The transfer specialist announced via his Twitter account, that Giovanni Lo Celso will be leaving the North London side on loan to Villareal, where he spent last season too.
Official, confirmed. Gio Lo Celso re joins Villarreal on loan deal valid until June 2023, agreement completed few days ago with Tottenham and now sealed. 🚨🟡 #Villarreal No buy option has been included.
Fabrizio Romano
Tuchel speaks to Sky.
Chelsea manager spoke to Sky Sports after the game on his arguement with Antonio Conte at full time…
I thought when we shake hands you looked in each other eyes. He had a different opinion. It was not necessary but a lot of things were not necessary.
Thomas Tuchel
Battle of the Bridge 2.0
That was a brilliant watch for any football fan, unless of course you support Chelsea that is.
In 2016, we saw one of the most badly-tempered games of football between Chelsea and Tottenham that ultimately saw Spurs lose out on the league title to Leicester at Stamford Bridge.
This game was not too far from it, in terms of the passion it was played with.
Romero vs Havertz. James vs Son. Conte vs Tuchel.
All three matchups were excellently contested by both parties, in a game that was as ill-tempered as Ronaldo after 90 minutes against Brentford.
Prime Premier League viewing for you, ladies and gents.
Romero and Havertz were not the only pair embroiled in a bust-up today…Credit: Getty Chelsea fans fume at VAR.
Chelsea fans on social media are absolutely fuming at the lack of influence the video assistant referee had on this game.
Before the corner that led to Spurs’ second goal, Marc Cucurella was dragged down by his hair by Cristian Romero.
VAR checked it for violent conduct, but deemed it not so.
VAR can only be used for red cards, goals, and penalties, so the referee was unable to pull it back for a foul on Cucurella.
Both managers sent off.
Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel were both sent off at full-time for a brawl that began after the first Spurs goal, and ended after the second.
See the bust-up below…
Two points dropped for Chelsea.
Chelsea absolutely dominated that game.
Thomas Tuchel’s side were by far the better side, and looked like a really good team from start to finish.
But ultimately, Jorginho’s drag-back in the box cost them for the first goal, before a wicked Harry Kane header dragged Spurs level again in the 95th minute.
Thomas Tuchel was absolutely livid after both goals, as he felt that there was a foul on Kai Havertz in the build up to the first one.
There was also controversy for Spurs’ second, as Marc Cucurella was dragged down by his hair by Cristian Romero and no foul was given despite a VAR check for violent conduct.
Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte were both sent off at full-time.Credit: Getty What. A. Game.
Wow.
What a game for the neutrals.
Chaotic. Bad tempered. Brilliant.
[Full-time] Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur.
It is full-time, but the action is not over as both managers are embroiled in another touchline tussle.
Both managers are sent off.
Battle of the Bridge 2.0.
[90+5] Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur.
Perisic whips a brilliant ball into the box from the corner.
Kane wins the header, and it takes a touch off Reece James before going into the back of the net.
Great header from Kane, what a game we have had here.
[90+5] Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur.
Goal! Harry Kane scores from the corner!
[90+4] Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
VAR are looking at a foul on Marc Cucurella by Cristian Romero, who is pulling the Spaniard by his long, curly hair.
Another corner for Spurs.
[90+4] Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
Spurs have a free-kick in an attacking position, which is whipped into a dangerous area.
The ball comes out to Bissouma on the edge of the area, who’s deflected shot is fired over.
The corner is sent in nicely and Ben Davies forces Edouard Mendy into a fingertip save to send it over the crossbar.
[90+2] Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
Perisic throws a long ball into the penalty area, but Harry Kane cannot direct his header goal wards.
Broja presses Eric Dier really well late on, before Reece James gives away a free-kick on Harry Kane.
[90] Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
There will be SIX minutes of added time at the end of this one.
[89] Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
Romero and Havertz have formed a proper rivalry in this game.
There is a push and shove between the two, as there has been a few times in this one.
The ‘Silky German’ as he is affectionately known, will now be replaced by Armando Broja.
[87] Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
Conor Gallagher has been brilliant since coming on for Thomas Tuchel.
The midfielder wins another midfield battle and Chelsea charge forwards, but they cannot get the shot off this time.
[86] Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
Chelsea have another chance here as Gallagher arrives late on the edge of the box.
He does a lovely step over and finds Mason Mount on the left hand side, but the two-time Chelsea player of the season can’t hit the target.
[85] Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
N’golo Kante has pulled up with what looks like a pulled hamstring.
He is replaced by Conor Gallagher, and you can expect the Frenchman to be out for a number of weeks.
Christian Pulisic also comes on for Raheem Sterling at the same time.
[82] Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
Spurs have made three changes.
Ivan Perisic, Lucas Moura and Yves Bissouma are on.
Son, Bentancur and Emerson Royal are off.
[80] Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
Tuchel does a Jose Mourinho in the celebrations, and sprints down the touchline.
Chelsea are back in front, and have been good value for the lead overall in this game.
Spurs are back on the hunt for an equaliser again.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
