Cole Palmer delivered a stellar performance as Chelsea mounted a sensational comeback to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3, after trailing by two goals in the opening minutes of the match.
Tottenham capitalized on early defensive errors by Chelsea, with quick goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Heung-Min Son putting the hosts ahead 2-0 within 11 minutes. The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was electric as the home fans anticipated a comfortable victory.
However, Chelsea showed remarkable resilience. In the 17th minute, Raheem Sterling ignited the comeback by rifling a shot into the net, reducing the deficit to 2-1. The momentum shifted as Chelsea increased the pressure.
Just past the hour mark, Chelsea were awarded a penalty after a foul in the box. Cole Palmer stepped up confidently and slotted the ball home, leveling the score at 2-2.
The Blues continued their onslaught, and in the 75th minute, midfielder Enzo Fernández unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box, putting Chelsea ahead 3-2.
As the game approached its conclusion, Chelsea were awarded a second penalty. Palmer once again converted, extending the lead to 4-2 and effectively sealing the win.
Tottenham managed a stoppage-time goal through Richarlison, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Chelsea from claiming all three points in a thrilling encounter.
Chelsea’s victory propels them to second place in the Premier League, closing the gap with leaders Liverpool. Manager Mauricio Pochettino praised his team’s character: “The players showed incredible spirit to turn the game around. This win is a testament to their hard work and perseverance.”
Tottenham’s manager Ange Postecoglou expressed his disappointment: “We started brilliantly but lost our way. It’s a painful result, but we’ll analyze and come back stronger.”
Cole Palmer’s impressive performance underscores his growing influence since joining Chelsea from Manchester City. The young midfielder now has significant contributions in goals and assists, quickly becoming a key player for the Blues.
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Palmer on the spot as Chelsea roar back to beat Tottenham 4-3
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