Tottenham beats Chelsea 2-0

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Chelsea 2-0 in a Premier League match on Saturday, with Mathys Tel scoring his first goal of the season. The win was Tottenham's second straight victory, following a 3-1 win over Coventry City earlier in the week.

Tottenham controlled the game

Tottenham dominated the match, holding nearly 70% of ball possession and maintaining control, especially during the second half. Their pressure eventually paid off in the 77th minute when Mike Penders, a substitute for Emiliano Martinez, accidentally scored an own goal after boxing a direct corner.

Chelsea down to ten men

Chelsea was reduced to ten players in the 80th minute when Cole Palmer received a second yellow card for a studs-up challenge on Conor Gallagher. This came after an earlier incident involving Mateus Fernandes, which had already drawn a caution.

Tel scores surprise goal

Mathys Tel, who started the match unexpectedly after not playing in the Premier League since September 5, scored the second goal in the 87th minute with a low shot from the left wing. His goal sealed Tottenham's victory and improved their position in the league table.

League standings after the match

The win lifted Tottenham to 12th place in the league with nine points, while Chelsea remained in fourth place with 13 points. However, Chelsea still trails the leading teams by eight points.