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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 24). Chelsea: Xabi Alonso sends message to Mike Penders after horror full debut. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-alonso-penders-b1302229.html
Ferridge, Arthur. “Chelsea: Xabi Alonso sends message to Mike Penders after horror full debut.” Evening Standard, 24 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-alonso-penders-b1302229.html.
Ferridge, Arthur. “Chelsea: Xabi Alonso sends message to Mike Penders after horror full debut.” Evening Standard, October 24, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-alonso-penders-b1302229.html.
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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.
