Chelsea produced a thrilling attacking masterclass to beat Tottenham 4-3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, in one of the most electrifying Premier League encounters of the season, Softfootball reports.
The Blues wasted no time asserting themselves, with Dominic Solanke opening the scoring in the 5th minute. Tottenham responded swiftly, as Dejan Kulusevski leveled for the hosts in the 11th minute. Chelsea regained the lead through Jadon Sancho’s precise strike in the 17th minute, setting the tone for an end-to-end contest.
Cole Palmer’s composure from the penalty spot proved decisive, as he converted twice—first in the 61st minute and then again in the 84th—to give Chelsea breathing room. Enzo Fernández added a spectacular strike in the 73rd minute, showcasing Chelsea’s fluid attacking play. Tottenham’s Son Heung-min scored a last-gasp goal in stoppage time (90+7’) to keep fans on the edge of their seats, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Blues from claiming all three points.
Chelsea dominated much of the match statistically, taking 18 shots with eight on target compared to Tottenham’s 13 with five on target. Possession was heavily in Chelsea’s favor at 63%, with pass accuracy reaching 93%, highlighting their control despite Tottenham’s attacking threats.
Manager Enzo Maresca hailed his team’s resilience and clinical finishing, noting that the ability to respond quickly to Spurs’ goals was key to securing the win. This victory marks another high-octane performance for Chelsea as they continue their Premier League campaign, signaling their intent to remain title contenders.
