Bitter own‑goal superstar lifts Tottenham to 12th place

Chelsea had to endure a surprising 0-2 home defeat to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on the eighth matchday of the Premier League. An own goal by goalkeeper Mike Penders, a red card for Cole Palmer and the late goal from former Bayern striker Mathys Tel decided the result.

Own Goal, Red Card and Victory

Mike Penders stepped into goal after the injury to number one Emiliano Martinez and made his Premier League starting XI debut. After a corner he boxed the ball into his own net, after Jan Paul van Hecke had unsettled him. Maxence Lacroix tried to clear, but only managed to do so behind the goal line.

Blues' attacking star Cole Palmer was sent off in the 80th minute. He had already received a yellow card ten minutes earlier and was dismissed after a hard foul on Conor Gallagher with a yellow‑red decision.

Taking advantage of the numerical superiority, the Spurs seized the chance and Mathys Tel scored in the 87th minute after a fine individual effort. The goal gave Tottenham the 2-0 final score.

For the Spurs it was their second consecutive win after six winless league games, having beaten Coventry City 3-1 at home on Monday. With nine points they moved up to twelfth place and created a little breathing room at the bottom.

Chelsea remains fourth with 13 points and four wins, but the bitter defeat could see them slip down as the matchday progresses. Manager Xabi Alonso now has to stabilise the defence to keep up in the fight for Champions League places.