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'Lost his head': Gary Neville takes aim at Cole Palmer after Chelsea red card vs Tottenham

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Young, A. (2026, October 24). 'Lost his head': Gary Neville takes aim at Cole Palmer after Chelsea red card vs Tottenham. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/gary-neville-palmer-red-card-chelsea-fc-tottenham-b1302219.html

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During a heated London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham, Gary Neville criticized Cole Palmer for receiving a red card when he was already fortunate to escape with only a yellow card earlier for pushing Mateus Fernandes off the ball. Minutes later, Palmer received his second yellow for an aggressive challenge on Sandro Tonali. Neville commented that Palmer's actions were "silly" and emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable in professional football.

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Tottenham Hotspur shocked Chelsea 2-0, marking their second league win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years. Mike Penders scored an own goal on his debut for Chelsea, and Mathys Tel sealed the victory with a late individual effort. The result lifted Tottenham to 12th place in the Premier League table, their highest position since January. Manager Roberto De Zerbi praised the team's spirit and improvement under his leadership despite Maddison's injury setback. Former Spurs player and current Como midfielder Dele Alli mocked Chelsea legend John Terry on social media during the match, celebrating Tottenham's rare triumph over their London rivals. Xabi Alonso acknowledged Cole Palmer's red card as a correct decision and emphasized the need for discipline within his squad. Arsenal joined Manchester City at the top of the league after defeating Everton 2-0 in torrential rain. Chelsea will face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup last-16 clash, with Palmer suspended following his dismissal against Tottenham.

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“While both articles discuss Cole Palmer's red card during a Chelsea vs Tottenham match, Article A focuses on Gary Neville's reaction to Palmer losing his head and getting sent off, while Article B provides player ratings for Tottenham and mentions the incident as part of the overall match summary.”

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Gary Neville believes Chelsea star Cole Palmer “lost his head” against Tottenham after being sent off in a fierce London derby. asserted

Palmer → believe → derby

Palmer was shown two yellow cards during the latter stages of the second half, the first for an off-the-ball shove on Mateus Fernandes and then a late challenge on Sandro Tonali Neville said at the time of the Fernandes push that Palmer was “lucky” not to be shown a straight red card. Minutes later, after Tottenham had scored to take the lead through a Mike Penders own goal, a frustrated Palmer lashed out at Tonali. asserted

Palmer → show → Tonali

“Cole Palmer's lost his head in these last few minutes,” Neville said as Palmer pleaded innocence. asserted

Palmer → lose → innocence

“He was lucky to avoid a red card earlier, and that one is a no-brainer. asserted

one → avoid → card

“He sticks his studs in, he knows exactly what he is doing. asserted

he → stick → what

More follows. asserted

More → follow → ?

'Lost his head': Gary Neville takes aim at Cole Palmer after Chelsea red card vs Tottenham

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