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      Ipswich legend rushed to hospital after ‘medical emergency’ in directors’ box during Bournemouth clash

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      IPSWICH TOWN have confirmed that club legend Simon Milton was taken ill and rushed to hospital during Sunday’s match at Portman Road.Milton, 61, suffered a “medical emergency” midway through the club’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth while sat in the directors box.Ipswich confirmed that club ambassador Simon Milton was taken ill on SundayCredit: @IpswichTownMilton made over 300 appearances for the Tractor Boys as a playerCredit: PA:Empics SportHe immediately received treatment from first responders before being rushed to a nearby hospital.But the Tractor Boys have confirmed that he is now “in good spirits” following the incident.A statement from Ipswich on Sunday evening read: “We can confirm that former player and Club Ambassador Simon Milton fell unwell during Sunday’s Premier League fixture at home to AFC Bournemouth and was taken to hospital.”Simon is now stable and communicating. He is in good spirits and will head home to rest.Read More in Football”He would like to thank the first responders at Portman Road and those that have passed on their best wishes.”At this time we ask everyone to respect the privacy of Simon and his family.”Fans took to social media to wish the ex-midfielder well following the announcement.One person wrote: “With best wishes for a speedy recovery @Milts25.”Most read in FootballAnother commented: “Wishing Simon a very speedy recovery!”While a post from the official AFC Bournemouth account read: “Wishing Simon all the best.”Football teams that controversially changed their badgeMilton joined Ipswich from Bury Town in 1987 and went on to spend 11 years with the club.During that time he made over 300 appearances.After retiring from football in 1998 he became a club ambassador.Ipswich suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday.Conor Chaplin put the Tractor Boys ahead in the 21st minute before Enes Unal and Dango Ouattara struck late to flip the match on its head.The result left Ipswich 18th in the Premier League table. More

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      Inside Man Utd chaos with Dan Ashworth axed just five months into job as Amorim’s ‘storm coming’ words come true

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      THE blame game has another victim as things go from bad to worse at Old Trafford.Manchester United’s first sporting director, Dan Ashworth, arrived in the summer and is gone before Christmas.Dan Ashworth has left his role at Man UtdCredit: ZenpixAshworth lasted just five months under Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: PAThere is word Ashworth did not favour appointing new head coach Ruben AmorimCredit: AlamySunSport exclusively revealed last month that there was trouble at mill.That the new senior management team were already blaming each other for the mess the club were in.Chief executive Omar Berrada and Ashworth were trying to wash their hands of it all, claiming they had arrived too late after serving their gardening leave.New part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said making decisions was all down to them.READ MORE IN footballMeanwhile, Jason Wilcox thought it was all a mess under previous boss Erik ten Hag but was part of the team that encouraged him to stay after every other candidate ran for cover.There is word Ashworth did not favour appointing his successor and new head coach Ruben Amorim, preferring an English manager with more experience in our game.Perhaps that was why ex-England gaffer Gareth Southgate’s name was always mentioned after they worked together at the FA.Either way, Saturday’s showing against Nottingham Forest, after their second-half capitulation at Arsenal a few days previously, proved too much.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWas it the sight of the ineffective Joshua Zirkzee coming on as a sub that finally did it?You see, the 23-year-old Dutchman was thought to be a good buy at £36.5million. Ten Hag did not agree but had the player forced upon him.Man Utd pay emotional tribute to much-loved receptionist Kath Phipps after tragic passing aged 85That is on Ashworth.Already the club are looking to offload the flop forward.The word from Old Trafford was that Ratcliffe had issued a ‘liberating decree’ when he arrived on his white charger after acquiring 27.7 per cent of the club last February.Instead, it all just gets worse. They are locked in a mess of their own making, and nobody seems to have the key to get them out.Ashworth was supposed to have it, but he spent as much time on gardening leave from Newcastle as he did overseeing much-needed change at Old Trafford.He walked through the post-match media area with a security guard and the club’s chief operating officer, Collette Roche, around 30 minutes after the full-time whistle following the 3-2 loss on Saturday.It was odd as he marched with his head down without exchanging pleasantries.As we go through that process, we are constantly learning about what the best structure will be to help us to win.Manchester United statement He was on his way to the boardroom in the East Stand to finally agree to part ways.He was apparently “not a good fit”.Although he seems to have been everywhere else he worked.But a disagreement with the others brought in to put the former foot-balling juggernaut back on the right path had done for him.The explanation from the club was that the decision had been made “collaboratively following a period of transition for the club”.Yet it was Ashworth who was supposed to be central to that transition.It was also said to be a “difficult decision”. The club stressed that they have been building “a new team and structure here at pace”.’This is down to Ratcliffe’They added: “As we go through that process, we are constantly learning about what the best structure will be to help us to win.”So, the much-sought-after Ashworth, whom the club fought so hard to have released from Toon and paid £3m in compensation for, is now felt not good enough to be part of that ‘structure’.This is down to Ratcliffe, who is already vying with the Glazers as the most unpopular man at the club.If a mutual agreement was done collaboratively, it makes you wonder why Ashworth was at Old Trafford on Saturday. Or had tea cups flown in the directors’ room afterwards?The sheer enormity of the job on everyone’s hands at Old Trafford appears to be proving too much.Not a single boss, chief executive, technical director or whatever has gotten to grips with it.Everyone has an idea of what to do but from the outside it looks like nobody has a clue. And in the meantime a whopping £1.6BILLION has been spent on players post Sir Alex Ferguson.Wilcox is now in charge of recruitment but there is nothing left to recruit anyone with.Spending rules, cost-cutting, payments to departing staff, and a massive wage bill for under-performing stars have all stymied the club.There will be no big signings in January, nor next summer.The club is stuck with this lot and they are simply not good enough.READ MORE SUN STORIESAshworth knows it, everybody knows it. Amorim said there was ‘a storm coming’.It has well and truly hit. More

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      Cole Palmer breaks Premier League penalty record with outrageous Panenka goal as Tottenham fall apart against Chelsea

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      COLE PALMER set a hot new record in ice-cool style.But it’s just one reason why many fans are wondering if he’s now the best player in the world.One fan labelled Cole Palmer’s penalties and display ‘freezing’Credit: EPAPalmer led Chelsea’s sensational second-half turnaround at TottenhamCredit: EPAPalmer peaked Chelsea’s spectacular 4-3 comeback triumph at Tottenham with two penalties and an unofficial assist.But those stats only hint at the way he made a piece of Premier League history.A brilliant spot-kick to level at 2-2 was just the start.Because the England attacker then helped create an Enzo Fernandez wonder goal – before completing his penalty double with a Panenka chip that mocked the tension of a rousing derby.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt means, at just 22, the 11-cap ace has leapt to the list of the players scoring the most spot-kicks in a row without missing.Palmer went into Sunday’s derby on 10.That was just one behind a legend from his old club Manchester City – Yaya Toure.Palmer had already overtaken Dimitar Berbatov’s total of nine, plus two players on eight – Ruben Neves and Raul Jimenez.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut his weekend record-breaking only scratched the surface of a remarkable individual display.Yes, his audacity in choosing such a cheeky second spot-kick marked him out for his composure as much as his exciting footwork.Chelsea fans spot moment Nicolas Jackson ‘assisted’ Enzo Fernandez and stopped captain getting yellow cardBut fans raved over his “freezing” all-round ability.One claimed: “This boy is becoming the most influential player in the league right now.” Some made claims such as: “This guy is the best player in the world.”And a few made even more extravagant suggestions, including: “Cole Palmer is 3X the player Bukayo Saka is. What a player.”Saka’s deliveries are a major factor in big rivals Arsenal netting from so many set-pieces this season.And with Palmer famed for his penalties, one viewer renamed the two London giants as he posted: “Chelsea: Penalty FC Arsenal: Corner FC.”  This image shows how influential he was in may areas of the pitch More

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      Wayne Rooney makes shock move to bring in his old Man Utd boss as assistant manager at Plymouth

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      WAYNE ROONEY has hired Mike Phelan as his assistant manager at Plymouth. Pete Shuttleworth left as Rooney’s No2 due to personal reasons – sparking a backroom shake-up at Argyle. Wayne Rooney has hired Mike Phelan as his assistant manager at PlymouthCredit: RexPhelan will reunite with Rooney at PlymouthCredit: GettyThe pair worked together at Old Trafford under Sir Alex FergusonCredit: AFPAnd Rooney made the move to hire Phelan, who worked with the Manchester United legend at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson. Rooney said: “I am sad to see Pete leave the club. “He is someone I have worked with very closely throughout my managerial career having first met at Derby County and he has also been a close friend.“Pete has some personal matters going on which is where his focus needs to be and we all completely respect that and have mutually decided to part ways.READ MORE IN football “Mike is someone I know well having worked with him when I was a player at Manchester United and he has vast experience at the highest level of football.“I am really pleased to bring him to Argyle and look forward to seeing him get to work immediately.”Phelan spent five seasons at United from 2008-2012 under Fergie, winning the Premier League and Champions League together. He then moved to Norwich and also had a spell at Hull before returning to United in 2018 for another four years. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPhelan now returns to coaching alongside Rooney, who has been in charge at Plymouth since May. Argyle sit 22nd in the Championship and find themselves in the relegation zone on goal difference only. But they are without a win in four league games, despite drawing 2-2 with Watford at home in their last game. Wayne Rooney sends Coleen sweet video message ahead of I’m A Celeb final as he urges fans to vote More

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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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      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