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Chelsea’s Stunning Comeback Downs Spurs in Dramatic London Derby
Chelsea mounted a spectacular comeback to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 in a thrilling Premier League clash, highlighted by Cole Palmer’s audacious Panenka penalty.
Spurs appeared to be in control early on, racing to a 2-0 lead within 11 minutes through goals from Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski. However, Chelsea turned the game on its head with an emphatic response.
Jadon Sancho’s strike reduced the deficit before Enzo Fernandez leveled the score with a clinical finish. Palmer’s composed penalty put Chelsea ahead, and another spot-kick from the youngster sealed the victory. Despite a late goal from Son Heung-min in stoppage time, the damage was done for Tottenham.
The defeat heaps pressure on Spurs’ manager Ange Postecoglou, who faces growing scrutiny as his team falters in key moments. For Chelsea, the result is a significant morale boost, bringing them within four points of league leaders Liverpool, whose weekend fixture against Everton was postponed due to Storm Darragh.