Chelsea produced a stunning performance to overturn a two-goal deficit and secure a dramatic 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, narrowing the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to just four points.
Spurs started strongly, racing into a 2-0 lead within 11 minutes thanks to goals from Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski.
However, Chelsea’s resilience and attacking prowess turned the game on its head, led by standout performances from Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez.
Jadon Sancho’s spectacular long-range strike in the first half gave Chelsea a lifeline, setting the stage for a dominant second-half display. Palmer’s composed penalties on either side of Fernandez’s thunderous strike ensured the Blues completed the comeback.
Spurs’ Son Heung-min added a late goal, but it was merely a consolation in a game that left Tottenham fans and manager Ange Postecoglou with much to ponder.
Postecoglou, already under pressure following a string of poor results, faced further scrutiny as his side’s defensive frailties were exposed.
Chelsea exploited key errors, including a reckless challenge from Yves Bissouma that gifted Palmer his second penalty of the match.
The result extends Chelsea’s unbeaten run in the league to seven games under Enzo Maresca, who has quietly turned his side into dark-horse contenders for the title.
The Blues’ resurgence sees them close in on Liverpool, who have a game in hand after their match against Everton was postponed.
Spurs, meanwhile, have now won just one of their last seven league games, with their defensive injuries compounding their struggles. Both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven were rushed back into action but had to be substituted, leaving Tottenham in disarray at the back.
Chelsea fans celebrated the thrilling victory as a testament to the team’s grit and tactical evolution under Maresca, while Spurs are left reeling, with Postecoglou facing mounting questions about his future.
This result not only intensifies the title race but also signals Chelsea’s resurgence as a major force in English football.
