Spurs End Stamford Bridge Hoodoo With 2-0 Win Over Chelsea
Tottenham finally broke their long Stamford Bridge curse, beating Chelsea 2-0 in a London derby that saw the hosts reduced to ten men.
Sports Mole reports that the first half was largely uneventful before Spurs took control, sealing what they call a "rare" away win at the Bridge (Sports Mole). The BBC puts the result into historical context, noting it was only Tottenham's second victory at Stamford Bridge in 36 years, with Chelsea finishing the game with ten men after Cole Palmer picked up a "record card" (BBC Sport). The Evening Standard fills in that detail, explaining Palmer was sent off for two quick bookings - the first for a clash with Mateus Fernandes and the second for a poor challenge on Conor Gallagher (Evening Standard).
Spurs Web go further on the historical angle, describing it as the end of an eight-year winless run in the league at the Bridge, with Mike Penders among the scorers in a result they say made it back-to-back Premier League wins under Roberto De Zerbi (Spurs Web) (Spurs Web). ESPN adds a nostalgic touch, recalling how Dele Alli was the hero in Tottenham's previous win there back in 2018 and noting he was watching on this time as his old club repeated the trick (ESPN). The Evening Standard picks up on Alli again too, reporting that he was seen mocking Chelsea great John Terry as Spurs enjoyed their rare win at the Bridge (Evening Standard).
On the performance itself, Spurs Web's player ratings single out one Tottenham player for a 9/10 showing, describing it as his best-ever game for the club in a Spurs shirt (Spurs Web). Their separate "five things we learned" piece reflects on the significance of finally getting over the line at a ground that has given Tottenham so much trouble in recent years (Spurs Web).
Elsewhere, TottenhamHotspur.com's official account from Stamford Bridge includes word from head coach Roberto on James Maddison, though no further detail on that is given in the snippet (TottenhamHotspur.com).
Attention will now turn to Tottenham's next Premier League outing at home to Crystal Palace, while the women's side are in action in the Conti Cup against Bristol City in midweek.
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