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      Tottenham vs Chelsea LIVE RESULT: Cole Palmer scores Panenka as Blues fight back from TWO GOALS down to secure epic win

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      COLE PALMER scored a Panenka as Chelsea fought back from TWO GOALS down to win in a thrilling London derby!Spurs had taken the lead after Marc Cucurella slipped over TWICE during the build-up to TWO Tottenham goals in a thrilling first half – immediately changing his boots in comical fashion.Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski took advantage of the errors by the defender but Jadon Sancho then fired a goal back for Chelsea before Palmer levelled from the penalty spot and Enzo Fernandez smashed in a half-volley.Thee was late drama as Son scored a late goal but the Blues held on for a vital three points that keeps them second in the league.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with our live blog below…Merson on PalmerMerson continues to be impressed with Cole Palmer who he described as “the big boy” of Chelsea.The Arsenal legend said on Sky Sports: “First of all coming from Manchester to London is a big move in itself. “Cole Palmer has come into the team and he’s been outstanding. “When you first come into the team and you’re from Man City, a young kid and nobody really knows about him and he didn’t play loads, so you get a bit of a free hit.”The last six or seven months he’s the big boy. The name of the game is stop Cole Palmer and then you might be able to stop Chelsea. “You can’t do it and that shows how good he is.”Copy linkCopiedSancho knewJadaon Sancho now has two goals in two games for the Blues after a slow start to his career at Chelsea.And the winger said he “knew” his side would come back to win after he pulled one back in the first half.He told the BBC: “Going 2-0 down in the first half was not ideal but I knew we’d come back into the game when we got that first goal.”Going in at half-time, the gaffer was telling us we were in the game. I have so much belief in the players so I knew we’d come out firing.”They’re very aggressive and we knew we’d catch them if we broke the lines and beat the press. The gaffer told us to stay wide and create the one-on-ones.”I’ve been working on my shooting a bit more. The staff and the players have been telling me otherwise.”Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedJackson assistEagle-eyed Chelsea fans have spotted the moment Nicolas Jackson helped Enzo Fernandez avoid a yellow card.The midfielder wanted to rip his shirt off in celebration after putting the Blues in front but was stopped by the striker.Copy linkCopied’They haven’t got the best players’Arsenal legend Paul Merson was particularly scathing about Ange’s tactics and said they should’ve shut up shop a bit more having been 2-0 ahead.Merson said on Sky Sports: “I don’t mean to sound disrespectful but I’m watching the game, Spurs are 2-0 up against Chelsea and it’s like they are playing against Kilmarnock or St Mirren and he’s the Celtic manager and got the best players.”They haven’t got the best players at Tottenham, so they have to change it. “You can’t go, you have a shot, we have a shot and we can destroy you like they have over the years.”You’ve got to be cute and say, ‘we’re 2-0 up here, let’s counterattack.'”Copy linkCopiedSpursyToday’s defeat will continue to make grim reading for Tottenham fans, but they may be used to this kind of defeat by now.In fact, the defeat to Chelsea was the ELEVENTH time in the Premier League era they’ve lost having been two goals ahead. That is FOUR more such defeats than any other side in the Prem.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedPerfect PalmerCole Palmer also now owns the best penalty record of any player in the Prem – 100 per cent from all 12 of his pens, overtaking Yaya Toure (11).Copy linkCopiedUgly scenesIt wasn’t all rosy in Tottenham as there was a bit of misbehaviour from both sets of fans inside the stadium.First, Spurs fans could be seen continually throwing missiles at Chelsea players in the form of screwed up cardboard – they had been used for the tifo pre-game.Copy linkCopiedPalmer brillianceJust to put Cole Palmer’s ridiculous stats into perspective, only three players have reached 50 Premier League goal involvements for one club quicker than the Chelsea superstar.Palmer now has 50 involvements – 33 goals, 17 assists – in just 48 matches.He is beaten by Erling Haaland (a frankly ridiculous 39), Andy Cole while he was at Newcastle United (43) and Mo Salah for Liverpool (46).Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedHome timeThen, Chelsea fans could be seen being escorted out of the home end after celebrating the goals a bit too vigorously.Copy linkCopiedMore from SonThe South Korean added: “We’ve got to stick together in such difficult moments, it’s very important and it’s why we need big support. “The players are very young and they need support more than before and more than we had. “The fans were always supporting amazingly but I think it’s time the players also need to step up. “We need some big support and big cheering up.”Copy linkCopied’Very sloppy’Spurs captain Son Heung-min scored a late goal but it was not nearly enough in a match that Tottenham will feel they threw away.He told Sky Sports: “It’s very disappointing. I don’t know what to say at the moment. We did such a good game in the first half an hour. We conceded very sloppy goals. “It feels like we lost because of these small details. On such a big stage, you need to step up and score in these moments. I feel like I let the team down and I feel very sorry for the team.”We can’t concede goals like this. We can’t dive into this situation. I can stay here all day talking about the mistakes but I’d rather blame me with the chance and I’d rather take the blame. “I had a bit of a different thinking when I was running to the ball. I’m also human and I miss. I feel the pain because it’s such an important moment of the game. The team tried.”Copy linkCopiedChelsea ratingsNo surprises that Marc Cucurella got a poor score given his early troubles – although it could have been lower given his response.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the rest of the Chelsea players after the 4-3 win.Copy linkCopiedMore from AngePostecoglu also appeared unimpressed by the decision not to send off Moises Caicedo – and spoke on yet more injuries.He said: “That’s what is happening in the game now, referees are leaving it to other powers that be to make decisions.”There were a couple that didn’t go our way but there’s nothing we can do about that. It’s out of our control.”Cristian Romero, Brennan Johnson and Van de Ven all went off seemingly nursing injuries.Ange added: “Obviously Romero was really disappointing. He felt something in his quad after 20 minutes and couldn’t continue.”Brennan [Johnson] wasn’t well and he tried to sort himself out at half time but he just wasn’t up to going out there.”Micky [van de Ven] was just a bit of tiredness. The plan today was always to try and give him 60 or 70 minutes.”Credit: RexCopy linkCopied’A painful one’Ange Postecoglu cut a rather more forlorn figure after that defeat with pressure continuing to mount given the recent poor run in form – bar that brilliant Man City win.He told the BBC: “It is a sore one, a painful one.”We started the game really well but as our season has been going, we lose [Cristian] Romero after 20 minutes and that disrupts us a bit and they score straight after.”We had moments to get our third and at half-time we were in a decent position. The second half is a ding dong, especially at the start, they scored but we had a big chance with Son, we didn’t take it and then they go 3-2 up.”I thought both penalties were poor decisions by us, we have to show more discipline. In the end the critical moments got us.”I think there were quality opportunities but I don’t think there was an abundance of them. I can’t remember the keepers making a load of top quality saves.”We more than matched a good side in that department and when there is quality out there you are going to have moments.”There were things we could have done better for sure.”Copy linkCopiedMore from MarescaOn the peerless Palmer, he said: “I know Cole from a long time ago and I always trust him in every aspect. He is a fantastic guy. “He is learning how to play games when he is marked man-to-man, [Yves] Bissouma was with him all the game.”He is learning, improving and scoring goals. That makes him happy and makes us happy.”Maresca also said the team want to keep high levels and claimed Chelsea are far away from teams like Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool: “The plan or the idea is to not let the players slow down. They can not drop because they know another player is waiting to come in.”On keeping pace with title rivals: “Arsenal, City and Liverpool probably don’t slide – like Cucurella did. To be serious, we are not ready, we are far from these teams but we focus on day-by-day and trying to improve the team.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied’We deserved to win’Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was clearly delighted with the win – and could even joke around about Cucurella’s boot issue.He told Sky Sports: “For the fans and for us, I said in the week that we were working to make the fans happy, and today they can be happy.”On Cucurella, he added: “He said to me after the game that he was trying to bring emotion to the game.”No, being serious, to come this stadium against this team and be 2-0 down, but continue then with the same plan on and off the ball and then second half we changed things tactically. I think overall we deserved to win.”It’s more a question for Marc. They are mature enough to decide what boots they need for the game. The most important thing is that we were 2-0 but we continued the same way to create chances.”Copy linkCopiedIn the binMarc Cucurella endured a nightmare first 10 minutes at Tottenham, slipping over TWICE in the build up to two Chelsea goals – then immediately switching boots after the second goal.With Chelsea earning all three points, the Spanish left-back could have a laugh about it after the game…Copy linkCopiedBetter than Zola?Jamie Carragher made a bold claim after the game, stating Palmer has already done more than the Italian magician did in his iconic years in Blue.Carragher said: “He gets the penalties and he is involved in the Enzo Fernandez goal as well. People fear when he has the ball.”He hasn’t been playing for the best team. When you look at Chelsea over the years, you look at flair players you look at Gianfranco Zola and Eden Hazard. He has probably done more than Zola already in his 18 months at the club.”He is going to go down as one of the biggest players for Chelsea if he keeps doing what he is doing. He is a very special player, and that’s not just in the Premier League it is in Europe and world football as well.”Credit: instagram @premierleagueCopy linkCopied’We needed to win and we did’Cole Palmer had the coollest head in north London when he stepped up to score an outrageous Panenka penalty and seal the win.Palmer scored his second of the game to take his tally for the season to nine for the season – plus six assists.Speaking after the game, he told Sky Sports: “We knew it was going to be tough so to win is good.”When I stepped back and looked at the clock I thought it’s a bit frantic, the game is all over the place and I thought the keeper was ready to dive so I just chipped it. “I’m just trying to score and thankfully it went in.”Copy linkCopiedTough run for SpursAnge Postecoglou has his work cut out to boost the confidence in the camp for the busty festive fixtures.They have some difficult games coming up, hosting league leaders Liverpool to boot.Spurs need to find that inner-demon they unleashed against Man City if they are going to improve their league position.Copy linkCopiedBlues with chance to push leadersChelsea have a run of fixtures that, on paper, should allow them to pressure the sides around them.While Maresca continues to play down his side being in a title race, they could be the team Liverpool are looking over their shoulders at.It has been a while since they have had a happy Christmas at Stamford Bridge.Copy linkCopiedTottenham feeling The Blues in North LondonIt really is a rollercoaster of emotions if you are a Spurs fan.When they went two-nil up here, they were hoping to give another team a hiding like they did against Man City.Sadly they folded and allowed Chelsea to punish them.You could argue the turning point was Caicedo not getting sent off for his high challenge.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedFT: Tottenham 3-4 ChelseaEveryone will be talking about title races for Chelsea now.Nobody would have predicted this when they were two goals down after ten minutes.Tottenham fans go home rueing their luck once again.Copy linkCopiedFT: Tottenham 3-4 ChelseaWhat a game that was.Tottenham will feel like they have dropped points today.After being two goals down, this is a fantastic result.Copy linkCopiedFT: Totteham 3-4 ChelseaThe referee brings the game to a close.It is a massive win for Enzo Maresca’s side.One thing Spurs guarantee you is entertainment.Copy linkCopied More

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      Michail Antonio could be out of action for A YEAR in best case scenario after horror car crash ‘shattered’ his legs

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      WEST Ham’s Michail Antonio could be out of action for a year in the best case scenario after a car crash “shattered” his legs. The footballer, 34, was airlifted to a London hospital for surgery on a broken leg after the horror unfolded in Epping, Essex on Saturday.Shocking pictures revealed the aftermath of the crashCredit: UKNIPMichail’s best case scenario is a year of rehabilitationCredit: PAShocking images showed his £260,000 Ferrari FF smashed into trees after leaving the road at 12.50pm.His first words after the crash were “where am I? What’s going on? What car am I in” in the moments following the horror, The Sun revealed. Michail was cut free by fire crews nearly an hour later, as his ex-wife Debbie rushed from Manchester to be by his bedside.It is now understood the dad-of-four’s best case scenario will be a one year recovery time. He will most likely not be able to play for the rest of this season, as reported by the Guardian.However, it has not been confirmed whether his injuries will force him to retire from the game.A West Ham spokesman issued an update on Sunday which read: “West Ham United can confirm Michail Antonio has undergone surgery on a lower limb fracture following a road traffic accident on Saturday afternoon.”Michail will continue to be monitored in hospital over the coming days.Most read in Football“Everyone at the club wishes Michail a speedy recovery and wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the football family at large for the overwhelming support shown since yesterday’s news, as well as extending a heartfelt thank you to the emergency services and first responders who attended to Michail in the immediate aftermath of the incident, and the medical team who continue to aid him in his recovery. “The club will provide further updates when appropriate.”The club on Saturday confirmed the footballer was in a “stable condition” while “conscious and communicating”.West Ham star Michail Antonio injured in horror crash in Ferrari as club reveals he’s ‘stable’ in hospitalA source told The Sun on Sunday: “He is in a serious condition.“He is conscious and communicating but everyone at the club is very worried. We are all just praying he gets through this.”Meanwhile, onlookers reported grey smoke pouring from the car.One said: “There were other cars stopped and people were on their phones calling 999.“It was awful weather, rain, wind and very slippery on the road. It didn’t look like another car was involved. It looked like it had spun out of control.“I only found out later who he was. I hope he’s OK.”A motorist who passed the scene added: “The right wing was ripped off, as well as the right front wheel and driver’s door.“I could see firefighters had to cut away parts of the car to get him out.”A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “Officers investigating a serious collision in Epping are asking for witnesses and dash cam footage.”We were called shortly after 12.50pm on Saturday 7 December to Coppice Row, Epping, following reports of what is believed to be a single vehicle collision involving a Ferrari.”Emergency services attended and the driver has been taken to hospital.”The vehicle has been recovered and we are no longer on scene. An investigation will be carried out by our Roads Policing Unit.”If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.”Please quote incident 605 of 7 December when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”Alternatively, please email the investigating officer, PS Mark Hewitt.”An Essex Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: “Crews were called to High Road, Epping, at 1.02pm this afternoon after reports of a road traffic collision involving one car.”On arrival firefighters reported that a man was trapped in his car and worked to release him by 1.45pm.”The casualty was left in the care of the Ambulance Service.”Witnesses told how the stricken West Ham ace was in a highly confused state.The driver’s side was ripped apart and the impact is believed to have sent Michail flying across to the passenger seat.Samuel Woods, 34, was driving home after walking his dog in Epping Forest when he saw what he thought was a dumped car by the roadside.He pulled over and rushed to help when he saw a man inside who looked “in big trouble”.Samuel, a carer from Regent’s Park, told The Sun: “I said to him ‘hello’ to see if anyone was alive.“I heard sirens and told him that help was on its way.“He was so disorientated. He said, ‘Where am I? What’s going on? What car am I in?’“The paramedics got there really fast. I couldn’t believe what happened. The car smelt of petrol.”Samuel, who does not follow football and did not recognise the star, went on: “I looked at him and thought, ‘He’s in big trouble’.“I just said, ‘You’ve had an ­accident’. He didn’t reply. He was looking around trying to make sense of what I just said. He was sitting in the passenger side.”Michail has been at West Ham United since 2015 and played in a range of positions including right back, right midfielder, and as a winger.The forward joined the club from Nottingham Forest and was named as the club’s Player of the Year in 2017. Eventually, he established himself as the club’s main striker and on August 23, 2021 he became West Ham’s top scorer in the Premier League.READ MORE SUN STORIESAntonio has made 15 appearances this season and scored once.He is the club’s all-time Premier League top scorer, with 68 goals.The West Ham start crashed in Epping, Essex at around 12.50pm on SaturdayCredit: UKNIPWest Ham issued a health update on SundayCredit: XMichail is the club’s all-time Premier League top scorer, with 68 goalsCredit: Reuters More

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      Crystal Palace’s shock move for wonderkid Rayan Cherki hits buffers as two European giants enter transfer hunt

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      CRYSTAL PALACE’S bid to sign Lyon magician Rayan Cherki has been hit by European giants Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund joining the race.The French aristocrats and German powerhouse are ahead of Palace in the chase for the 21-year-old.Lyon star Rayan Cherki has been linked with a move to Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyPalace face competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund for CherkiCredit: GettyHe is expected to cost around £30million and the Eagles had hoped Lyon owner John Textor — who is trying to sell his stake in Palace — would be able to swing the deal their way.But instead, PSG and Dortmund are willing to pay the money that matters.And attacker Cherki is looking to play for a leading Champions League club if he leaves Lyon in the January window. The French ace turned down Fulham last season and has always set his sights higher.Read More on FootballLiverpool have been watching developments but are yet to make a concrete move.Palace want one major capture in the window and a couple of fringe additions — unless they lose another star.Cherki has impressed this season with Lyon as he has registered four goals and four assists in 15 appearances across all competitions.The playmaker has been playing with the French giants’ senior side since his promotion from the youth teams in 2019.Most read in FootballThe Frenchman has registered 21 goals and 29 assists in 156 appearances with Lyon.The Ligue 1 outfit, though, have been provisionally relegated as they are unable to clear their rising £422m debt and have now been banned from signing players in January.Man United eye transfer for 15-year-old Lyon starlet Rayan Cherki as search for Europe’s top young talent continuesPierre Sage’s side will lose their top-flight status at the end of the season unless they improve their situation and avoid going into administration. More

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      Chelsea player ratings: Enzo Fernandez has best game in Blues shirt as Badiashile plays team-mate into trouble

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      CHELSEA came from two goals behind to beat Spurs 4-3 and closed the gap on Prem leaders Liverpool to four points at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The Blues were 2-0 down within 11 minutes, before Jadon Sancho scored his second goal in five days to bring them back into it. Enzo Fernandez established Chelsea’s leadCole Palmer levelled the scores with a calm penalty in the 61st minuteYves Bissouma conceded the pen after bringing down Moises CaicedoJadon Sancho had got one back five minutes after going 2-0 downCole Palmer’s first penalty cancelled out both Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski’s early strikes to leave many questioning what’s next for Ange Postecoglou?Captain Enzo Fernandez completed the incredible comeback with a brilliant volley with his left foot from a bouncing ball in the 73rd minute.A ridiculous shove from Pape Matar Sarr saw Anthony Taylor point to the spot again – with Palmer offering up a cool Panenka. After missing untold chances, Son Heung-Min grabbed a consolation in 96th minute, but Spurs remain winless since their 4-0 victory at Man City.READ MORE CHELSEAWith Arsenal losing ground after Fulham held them to 1-1 draw, Chelsea now enjoy a two point cushion over Mikel Arteta’s men.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the players…Robert Sanchez – 4The home fans were on to him for the entirety of the first half after he lumped the ball out of play early on. Not an awful lot he could’ve done about the goals, and he did recover well in the second half. Most read in FootballMoises Caicedo –  6Chelsea’s best defender on the day, he put in some strong challenges inverting into midfield and put in a solid performance once again. Fortunate to escape a card for a late challenge on Pape Matar Sarr, before a brilliant second half. Benoit Badiashile – 4Looked uncomfortable playing as a left-footed centre-back on the right-hand side.Often didn’t help Robert Sanchez by playing him into trouble, and looked awkward when trying to progress from the back. Levi Colwill – 6Allowed Solanke to get in front of him and finish brilliantly at the near post for the opening goal. Didn’t have an awful lot to do in the second half, which was perhaps a good sign, as the whole defence was improved. Marc Cucurella – 4Slipped at the vital moment to practically set Spurs through and open the scoring within five minutes, before slipping AGAIN which saw Kulusevski double the lead. Recovered really well after swapping his ice skates for football boots, nabbing the assist for Sancho’s goal and giving a solid showing for the whole second half. That said, he has to be marked down for the two goals. Marc Cucurella had Cole Palmer to thank after gifting Spurs their first two goalsRomeo Lavia – 8Energetic, strong and smooth on the turn in midfield, with some brilliant line-breaking passes too. Much the same as Caicedo, he is becoming a dependable, impressive body in the Chelsea midfield. Came off at half-time for Malo Gusto, which must have been a tactical switch. Enzo Fernandez (c) – 9Didn’t misplace a single one of his 28 passes in the first half, the same as Lavia – before adding a stunning, game-winning, left-footed volley to his myriad of impressive actions. His best game in a Chelsea shirt came in one of their biggest matches of the season, as he continues his remarkable run of goal contributions.Pedro Neto – 7A threat on the right wing in the first half for Chelsea, he pressed well and came close to scoring Palmer’s deflected effort. A constant danger, he was creative but slightly lacked in end product if you’re being critical. Cole Palmer  – 9Mis-kicked a chance in the first twenty minutes you would usually bet your house on him scoring, before coming close again with a shot from range moments later. Calmly dispatched his equalising penalty into the bottom corner, before setting up Enzo Fernandez to put his side in the lead.Added the cherry on the Chelsea cake with an ice-cold panenka from the penalty spot. Cole Palmer scored twice and provided an assist for Enzo’s goalJadon Sancho – 8Excellent finish to pull one back for the Blues and spark hope among supporters.Generally sharp in build-up, and tricky feet as always, with a great slide-rule pass to see Caicedo win the penalty for Chelsea’s equaliser. Nicolas Jackson – 6Looked a threat going forward for Chelsea in spells, but failed to get himself on the scoresheet on this occasion. Seemed troubled as he departed the pitch for the oncoming Christopher Nkunku. SUBS:Malo Gusto (Romeo Lavia, HT) – 5Was more direct and definitely an improvement on Malacia, albeit on the opposite flank. However, still wasn’t able to be the difference which Ruben Amorim would’ve been looking for in this one.Christopher Nkunku (Nicolas Jackson, 76)Got in some good positions and pressed well, remaining an outlet for the Chelsea attack when they countered. Ultimately not enough time to have the impact he would’ve liked.Noni Madueke (Pedro Neto, 86)Not enough time to impact the game in any way.READ MORE SUN STORIESRenato Veiga (Marc Cucurella, 90)Not enough time to give a solid review, hardly touched the ball. Joao Felix (Cole Palmer, 90)Came on with seven minutes to go, in which Chelsea were defending for the most part. 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      Tottenham 3 Chelsea 4: Spurs blow it again as Cole Palmer scores two penalties in stunning comeback win

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      IT was a day when Tottenham proved themselves a bunch of tossers – on and off the pitch. As fans tossed an avalanche of paper missiles at Chelsea players, Ange Postecoglou’s brittle troops tossed away a two-goal lead.Enzo Maresca showed what his first London derby victory meansCredit: GettyEnzo Fernandez blasted a wonder goal to put Chelsea in frontCredit: ReutersCole Palmer was the main man in a stunning victoryCredit: GettySpurs chief Ange Postecoglou looked devastated at the endCredit: RexSpurs are now marooned in the bottom half of the table after one win in seven matches in all competitions – while Chelsea are threatening to stage an unlikely title challenge. Enzo Maresca’s side, two-down in 12 minutes, somehow never looked like losing this spicy derby. It was a crazy start, with left-back Marc Cucurella forced to change his boots after his slips led to goals from Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski. But a Jadon Sancho pearler cut the deficit before Cole Palmer scored a pair of penalties either side of a wonderful assist for Enzo Fernandez to net the decisive third. Thanks to the postponement of the Merseyside derby, we at least have the illusion of a genuine title race – Chelsea are now within five points of Liverpool, having played a game more than the leaders. But what a mess for Big Ange – who dropped James Maddison, whose goals set up Tottenham’s only recent victory over Manchester City. This was the definition of ‘Spursy’. There is no other team in the Premier League who can coast into an early two-goal lead and look scared by it.And as for the fans, who pelted scrunched-up pieces of card at Chelsea players throughout the first half, they were an utter embarrassment. Most read in FootballFernandez had his eyes on the prize as he hails his goalCredit: APThe Blues went on to dominate possessionPalmer showed his trademark composure with both his penaltiesCredit: ReutersFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSTheir Aussie boss is struggling to stop a full-scale revolt from supporters – while Maresca, in sharp contrast, has made complete sense of Chelsea’s madhouse.    It was this fixture which ended Postecoglou’s honeymoon period – a crazy VAR-infested match which Spurs ended with nine men and Chelsea won 4-1. Marc Cucurella charges over to Chelsea bench and changes boots after being totally at fault for Tottenham’s second goalAs if taking this as motivation, Spurs went pedal-to-metal and hell-for-leather from the word go – aided and abetted by Cucurella’s boots. It was a rapid counter attack from which Cucurella made his first slip, allowing Brennan Johnson to speed down the right and lash in a cross to the near post where Solanke got in front of Levi Colwill and poked home. Chelsea’s chaotic start was exemplified by Moises Caicedo, taking a free-kick just outside his area, lamping at free-kick straight into the body of Romeo Lavia, five yards away.Inside 12 minutes, it was 2-0, another pratfall from Cucurella, handing Kulusevski the space to dart inside, past three defenders, and steering his shot into the bottom corner.  Cristian Romero, just back from injury along with his central-defensive partner Micky Van de Ven, was forced off early on and replaced by Radu Dragusin.Soon, Chelsea cut the deficit, with an outstanding individual goal from Sancho, who cut in from the left and filleted three defenders before he leathered his shot in off the far post.  The assist, by the way, was Cucurella’s – just as it was for Tottenham’s two. The paper-chucking antics soon reached epidemic proportions, a Palmer corner delayed at length.At half-time Spurs fans would be warned to stop being silly. The match itself was wild, end-to-end and toe-to-toe – Palmer fell over his feet when Sancho offered him a glorious opportunity, Son curled one just over.Dominic Solanke hit a fifth-minute opener for SpursCredit: GettyJadon Sancho sparked the Blues’ comeback with this 18th-minute goalCredit: RexAnd then Fraser Forster made a magnificent double save to deny Palmer and then Pedro Neto. It was feisty out there. Caicedo escaped a VAR check for a red card when he went studs up into the shin of Pape Matar Sarr. And Sarr then produced a bar-trembling header from a Son Heung-Min corner. Son was getting lively now, cutting back for Solanke, who shot straight at Robert Sanchez.But Chelsea were right at it after the break and Sancho forced another great save from Forster, sticking out a big left hand to thwart the winger from close range.Fernandez pinged one wide, as former Blue Timo Werner arrived in place of the limping Brennan Johnson to a chorus of boos from the away end. Soon, Chelsea were level – a crazy challenge from Yves Bissouma upending Caicedo and, inevitably, Palmer walloping home the spot-kick.Son should have restored Tottenham’s lead when he was sent clean through but shot wide across goal. And then came the winner – Palmer’s crazy dancing feet toasting Destiny Udogie before his deflated pass was rammed home by Fernandez.READ MORE SUN STORIESSarr then barged over Palmer, who completed the job with a Panenka from the spot. Son netted a consolation, stabbing home in the seventh minute of stoppage time. Palmer celebrates making it 2-2 from the spotCredit: GettyMaresca saw his side shine in the second periodCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea fans escorted out of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after celebrating Jadon Sancho goal

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      UGLY scenes erupted in the stands in Tottenham’s heated home derby with Chelsea.Some Blues’ supporters were escorted out following their exuberant celebration of a Jadon Sancho goal.Jadon Sancho sparked unfortunate crowd scenes when he cut Chelsea’s deficitCredit: RexSome spectators were guided out following their reactionMeanwhile, Chelsea heroes Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez were pelted by objects thrown from home supporters.Tottenham fans reacted furiously to the antics from a few of their Chelsea counterparts after Sancho cut the visitors’ deficit to 2-1.Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulesvski had netted inside the first 11 minutes to leave Spurs flying.But Sancho cut in from the left to fire home a low shot in off the post.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the loanee from Manchester United continued to menace Spurs down the same flank.Only Fraser Forster denied him early in the second period.Palmer and Fernandez earlier had to delay taking set-pieces as missiles rained down.Tottenham stewards intervened to quell the troublemakers in the stands.Most read in FootballEngland attacker Palmer was happy to laugh off the animosity.And he later ignited more wild rejoicing – with a penalty equaliser on 61 minutes.Marc Cucurella charges over to Chelsea bench and changes boots after being totally at fault for Tottenham’s second goalFernandez too then took his own revenge – putting Chelsea in front with a screamer.Palmer scores his second penalty of the game with a cheeky Panenka on 84 minutes for 4-1, before Son scored Tottenham’s third as it ended 4-3 to the visitors.Supporters of the two clubs have clashed in the past.And that apparent acrimony has at times also extended to the dugouts.Two years ago then-Chelsea chief Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte, who managed Spurs three years after bossing the Blues, were caught up in an unsightly exchange over a handshake. Cole Palmer went on to slot a spot-kick leveller for ChelseaCredit: Reuters More

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      Spurs fans pelt Palmer and Fernandez with missiles before being brutally trolled by Blues rivals for horror collapse

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      CHELSEA’s stars were pelted by missiles from Tottenham’s fans as they lined up to take corners.Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez had to delay taking their set-pieces as pieces of card rained down on them.Cole Palmer comes under fire from missiles thrown onto the pitchEnzo Fernandez also had pieces of card thrown at him while taking a set-pieceTottenham’s stewards intervened to calm the fans down, while removing the objects from the pitch.It is believed the card came from the tifo used before the game.As Palmer lined up for a corner towards the end of the first half, it got far worse.The game had to be momentarily halted as stewards remonstrated with fans.Read more football newsPalmer, to his credit, laughed and smiled off the animosity shown his way.But Blues fans had the last laugh – chanting “it’s happened again it’s happened again, Tottenham Hotspur it’s happened again.”Tottenham raced into a two-goal lead – before a monumental collapse ended with a 4-2 home defeat.Tottenham fans have previous when it comes to missiles hitting Chelsea players.Most read in FootballBack in 2022, Antonio Rudiger appeared to be struck by missiles in ugly scenes involving a section of away supporters at Stamford Bridge.udiger appeared to be targeted by Spurs fans in a fiery London derby.Marc Cucurella charges over to Chelsea bench and changes boots after being totally at fault for Tottenham’s second goalThe Germany international could be seen turning towards away fans as an object was thrown in his direction.A Spurs spokesperson said: “With regards the Rudiger incident, we will work with Chelsea to review the footage and take any appropriate action.”London rivals Tottenham and Chelsea’s fans share a bitter relationships.And if it’s not the fans, it’s their managers too.Infamously, now England boss Thomas Tuchel and former Blues boss Antonio Conte got into a heated row over a handshake after one fiery clash. More

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      Marc Cucurella posts hilarious picture of calamitous boots in BIN after Chelsea star slipped to gift Spurs two goals

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      CHELSEA ace Marc Cucurella endured a horror first 10 minutes in the London derby against Tottenham.The Blues were taking on Spurs in a crucial Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Cucurella binned his boots after the match and apologised to Chelsea fansChelsea ace Marc Cucurella was at fault for both of Tottenham’s goals as he slippedCucurella charged the Chelsea bench after his second slipCucurella decided to change his boots at the Chelsea benchThe sight of Cucurella changing his boots went viralAnd Cucurella, 26, was at fault for both of the North Londoners’ goals as he slipped.The full-back lost his balance after just five minutes when Dominic Solanke opened the scoring for Tottenham.And the Spain international did the same just six minutes later, leading to Dejan Kulusevski’s strike.Cucurella was then seen storming towards the Chelsea bench to change his boots.Read More on ChelseaIt seems like the ex-Brighton star no longer had faith in his gear as he kept falling on the wet surface.The versatile defender appeared to have regained his footing as he helped Chelsea reduce the deficit with Jadon Sancho’s strike on 17 minutes.Fans were left stunned by that peculiar sight as they took to social media.One fan tweeted: “Like Cinderella, Cucurella needs slippers that fit – Peter Drury.”Most read in FootballAnother commented: “How can he had not realised from warm up how wet it is.”A third wrote: “What a nightmare.”How Cucurella trapped Saka AGAIN with simple trick but Chelsea have critical Palmer problemAnd that one stated: “Nightmare is right.”It seems it all worked well at the end for Cucurella as Chelsea turned the game on its head and won 4-3 in a thrilling encounter.The Spaniard then decided to poke a little fun on the situation as he shared a snap of his initial pair going in the bin.Cucurella added the following caption: “Sorry Blues.” More