# The candid meeting that ‘changed’ Spurs – are they finally on way back?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-candid-meeting-that-changed-spurs-are-they-finally-on-way-back/
- Published: 2026-10-24T21:14:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T22:11:39+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqev38dz34vxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Football, Sport

## Key points

- Spurs beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.
- The result lifted them to 12th in the league.
- De Zerbi says the group’s spirit and performances have improved.

## Summary

Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, lifting them to 12th in the Premier League and offering signs of a recovery after two consecutive 17th-placed finishes. The win was their first at Chelsea in 36 years and has raised hopes that Roberto de Zerbi is changing the team’s confidence and performances.

James Maddison and Mathys Tel impressed, with Tel scoring the decisive goal, while Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders put through his own net and Cole Palmer was sent off. Spurs had 68% possession, their highest share in a match since April 2025, and it was only their second pair of consecutive league wins in 42 attempts. De Zerbi took charge in March with the club near the relegation zone, then oversaw a summer in which Spurs spent more than £300m on signings; Maddison’s latest injury remains a concern.

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