Tottenham Hotspur secured a rare victory at Stamford Bridge, beating Chelsea 2-0 to record only their second win at the ground in 36 years.
The result ended a long wait for Spurs away to Chelsea and gave them a notable success in the fixture. Tottenham’s two-goal victory was made more significant by Chelsea finishing the match with 10 players.
Chelsea were reduced in numbers after Cole Palmer was sent off. His dismissal left the hosts facing the remainder of the game with a numerical disadvantage and contributed to Tottenham’s ability to see out the win.
The victory adds to the significance of Tottenham’s performance, given the rarity of their success at Stamford Bridge over the past four decades. Chelsea were unable to prevent Spurs from completing a 2-0 win despite playing at home.
Tottenham therefore leave Stamford Bridge with three points and a result that marks just their second victory there in 36 years. Chelsea’s latest setback was accompanied by Palmer’s dismissal and the loss of a player during the match.
