London:Tottenham Hotspur defeated Chelsea with a 2-0 victory in their away match during the eighth round of the English Premier League.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the turning point in the match came in the 77th minute when Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders scored an own goal. During an attempt to clear the ball following a corner kick, Penders misjudged his punch, leading to the goal. Shortly after, in the 80th minute, Chelsea's midfielder Cole Palmer was sent off after receiving a second yellow card. Tottenham's French striker Mathis Thel secured the final score for his team.
This victory marks Tottenham Hotspur's second consecutive win in the English Premier League. In the previous round, they achieved a 3-1 victory over Coventry at home, their only win in the current season. With this result, Tottenham stands in 12th place on the league table with nine points.
Chelsea, on the other hand, faced their third defeat in the league. Despite the loss, they remain in fourth place with 13 points. Spaniard Xabi Alonso, who was appointed manager of Chelsea during the off-season, now faces the challenge of regrouping his team.
Looking ahead, Chelsea is set to host Manchester United in their next match on October 31st, while Tottenham will face Crystal Palace at home on the same day.