Tottenham secure away victory against Chelsea in London derby
Tottenham defeated Chelsea 2-0 in the eighth round of the Premier League thanks to a late goal and an own goal.
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In the eighth round of the 2026/27 Premier League season, Tottenham secured a hard-fought victory in the London derby, defeating Chelsea 0-2 away from home. The teams started cautiously, but the game opened up mid-way through the first half as both sides traded attacks.
Chelsea struggled to capitalize on their scoring opportunities before the break. The decisive moments arrived in the final segment of the match. On 77 minutes, Penders turned the ball into his own net, giving the visitors the lead. The hosts' situation deteriorated further four minutes later when Cole Palmer was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.
Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, Spurs doubled their lead in the 87th minute through Tel. The 0-2 result reflects the visitors' discipline in the closing stages of the game.