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Tottenham claim rare Stamford Bridge win
Tottenham beat 10-man Chelsea 2-0 for only their second victory in 34 Premier League visits to Stamford Bridge. Mike Penders’ own goal and Mathys Tel’s finish delivered a landmark result for Roberto De Zerbi after Tottenham’s difficult start. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer was sent off, while James Maddison left injured shortly after halftime on his second start since ACL surgery.
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What matters
- The victory marked a significant change in momentum for a Tottenham side that had started the season near the bottom.
- Maddison’s injury status remained uncertain pending medical checks.
Context & caveats
- Tottenham had not established the severity of Maddison’s injury in the supplied report.
Why this made the edition
A rare, consequential completed result—Tottenham’s second win in 34 visits to Stamford Bridge—combined with a major club turnaround and a reported injury concern for James Maddison. It is a legitimate current soccer roundup lead without relying on speculation.
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