Tottenham’s night began with promise but ended in frustration as they fell 4-3 to Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking their second straight Premier League defeat.
Ange Postecoglou’s men struck twice in the first 11 minutes, igniting hopes of a statement win. But Chelsea hit back quickly—Jadon Sancho halved the deficit before the break, and a second-half penalty brought them level.
Enzo Fernandez’s thunderous finish then swung the game in Chelsea’s favour, followed by another spot-kick that made it 4-2. Heung-min Son’s stoppage-time strike proved nothing more than a late flourish.
Postecoglou, speaking after the match, insisted there was no need to alter Spurs’ attacking philosophy despite watching a two-goal cushion vanish. That stance drew sharp criticism from Jamie Carragher, who said no Liverpool manager in his playing days would have praised a team after conceding four.
The frustration comes amid a worrying downturn. Spurs dismantled Manchester City with a four-goal masterclass just weeks ago, yet have since gone four games without a win—drawing with Roma and Fulham, then losing to Bournemouth and Chelsea. Injuries have added to the misery.
Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven both returned against Chelsea, only to suffer fresh setbacks during the game.
With December’s fixtures piling up, the pressure is mounting. Spurs’ Europa League trip to Rangers looms on Thursday before a tricky league clash away at Southampton. Another poor run could leave Postecoglou facing serious questions about his future as the new year approaches.