Tottenham Hotspur started strongly against Chelsea, with the Blues enduring a disastrous opening.
Marc Cucurella’s early error in possession allowed Brennan Johnson to surge forward and set up Dominic Solanke.
The striker calmly finished past Levi Colwill at the near post, celebrating against his former club.
Minutes later, Cucurella lost the ball again, gifting Johnson another opportunity.
This time, Johnson passed to Pedro Porro, who found Dejan Kulusevski.
The Swedish winger’s low shot trickled past Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, leaving the visitors reeling.
Chelsea responded during their first meaningful attack. Jadon Sancho cut in from the left, maneuvered past defenders Pedro Porro and Radu Dragusin, and unleashed a shot from the edge of the box.
The ball deflected off the far post and into the net.
The Blues nearly equalized before halftime when Sancho set up Cole Palmer.
However, Palmer couldn’t find his footing, and Tottenham avoided immediate danger.
Shortly after, Pedro Neto forced a save from Fraser Forster, who also denied Palmer’s follow-up attempt.
Chelsea’s determination paid off in the second half. A penalty was awarded after Yves Bissouma fouled Moises Caicedo in the box.
Cole Palmer converted with composure, sending Forster the wrong way and leveling the score.
Tottenham had a golden opportunity to regain the lead when Son Heung-min broke free but dragged his shot wide.
The miss proved costly, as Chelsea completed their comeback moments later.
Palmer’s blocked shot fell perfectly to Enzo Fernandez, who struck a brilliant half-volley to put the Blues ahead.
The visitors didn’t stop there. Palmer earned another penalty after being fouled by Pape Sarr and sealed the win with a cheeky Panenka.
The strike left Forster helpless and prompted some Tottenham fans to leave the stadium.
Spurs managed a late consolation goal through Son, who tapped in after James Maddison’s dazzling run.
However, it wasn’t enough to rescue the match, increasing the pressure on Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, whose team squandered a promising start.
Chelsea’s resilience and offensive sharpness underscored their status as potential title contenders.
Player Ratings
Robert Sanchez (3/10): A poor outing, conceding two soft goals and struggling with distribution. His lack of composure added pressure on the defense.
Marc Cucurella (3/10): A torrid performance marred by costly errors leading to two Tottenham goals.
Moises Caicedo (7/10): Struggled initially but excelled after returning to his preferred midfield role, winning a crucial penalty.
Enzo Fernandez (8/10): The standout performer, controlling the midfield and scoring the decisive goal.
Jadon Sancho (8/10): Delivered a statement performance, scoring a stunning goal and creating chances.
Cole Palmer (8/10): Cool under pressure, converting two penalties and contributing to Chelsea’s comeback.
Manager Enzo Maresca’s tactical changes after halftime were pivotal, showcasing his adaptability and securing a memorable victory.
