Tottenham vs Chelsea: Palmer stars as Blues complete sweet comeback to confirm title credentials

Tottenham vs Chelsea: Palmer stars as Blues complete sweet comeback to confirm title credentials

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 19:29 - 08.12.2024

Chelsea completed a remarkable comeback to defeat Tottenham 4-3 in the London derby and close the gap on Liverpool to just four points.

Enzo Maresca's Chelsea continued their excellent form this season, coming back from two goals down to crush Tottenham 4-3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This clash between the Blues and Spurs was one derby that had everything - defensive howlers, penalty drama, and a moment of magic from one of Chelsea's young stars.

Spurs raced into the lead through goals from Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski, capitalising on some sloppy play from Chelsea's Marc Cucurella. But Jadon Sancho gave the visitors hope with a superb strike before half-time.

King of penalties! Cole Palmer has scored 12 of 12 penalties for Chelsea.

The second half was pure chaos. First, Chelsea were awarded a penalty which Cole Palmer coolly converted to draw them level. 

Then, the young playmaker turned provider, picked out Enzo Fernandez to put the Blues ahead for the first time.

Jadon Sancho celebrates with Chelsea teammate Enzo Fernandez against Tottenham (Credit: Imago)

Palmer was not done there, cheekily chipping in another penalty with a Panenka to give Chelsea some breathing room. But Spurs hit back through Son Heung-min to set up a nervy finale.

Chelsea held firm, however, to claim a massive victory and three points to move to within four points of leaders Liverpool in second. 

Jadon Sancho
Chelsea moved second behind Liverpool. Jadon Sancho (far right)credits hard work in training after hurting Tottenham in Chelsea's stunning comeback win (Credit: Imago)

A remarkable comeback from the Blues, who showed impressive fighting spirit to claim the bragging rights in this London derby thriller.

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