# Penders error & Palmer sees red – player ratings for Chelsea v Spurs

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/penders-error-palmer-sees-red-player-ratings-for-chelsea-v-spurs/
- Published: 2026-10-24T18:26:29+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T19:12:12+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqwy7x6e672eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Football, Sport

## Key points

- Spurs won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.
- Penders scored an own goal on his first league start.
- Palmer was sent off before Tel sealed the win.

## Summary

Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, with goalkeeper Mike Penders’ own goal and Cole Palmer’s late sending-off helping decide the match. Mathys Tel added a second in the 87th minute, giving Spurs only their second win there in 42 visits.

Penders, making his first Premier League start, was rated 4 after punching a corner into his own net and conceding at his near post. Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo was rated 8 and Pedro Neto 7, while Palmer also received 4 after being dismissed following a late tackle and earlier flashpoint. Tel’s goal came after a dribble and finish.

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