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Tottenham defeats Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Tottenham Hotspur secured a significant victory against Chelsea in a rain-soaked London derby, marking their first league win at Stamford Bridge since 1990. The match was characterized by high tension and decisive moments in the latter stages.

Chelsea's performance unraveled following the dismissal of England midfielder Cole Palmer, who received a second yellow card in the 80th minute. The match was also marked by a critical error from Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders, who scored an own goal during a corner kick attempt. Tottenham's Mathys Tel sealed the win in the 87th minute with a solo run and a 25-yard strike.

Following the defeat, pundits described the result as a ‘debacle’ for Chelsea, noting the significant gap in quality between the current squad and previous iterations of the team that competed successfully at the stadium.

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