Both managers Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel had been sent-off after the full-time whistle for his or her second bodily altercation of the match.
Tottenham Hotspur’s head coach Antonio Conte (R) and Chelsea’s head coach Thomas Tuchel (L) conflict after the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London on 14 August 2022. The recreation completed 2-2. Picture: Glyn KIRK / AFP
LONDON – Harry Kane snatched a 96th minute equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw for Tottenham from a feisty London derby in opposition to Chelsea on Sunday.
Both managers Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel had been sent-off after the full-time whistle for his or her second bodily altercation of the match.
Chelsea regarded set to get a brand new period at Stamford Bridge off to the very best begin as they twice led by Kalidou Koulibaly and Reece James.
Tottenham had been effectively off the extent required if they’re to stay as much as hopes of difficult Manchester City and Liverpool for the title, however confirmed the newfound character instilled by Conte to struggle again for a degree.
The Italian and Tuchel had been each booked within the aftermath of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s first equaliser.
Tempers then flared once more throughout a handshake after Kane nodded in with just about the final motion of the sport.
“It is the Premier League and why we love it. It is emotional coaches on the sidelines,” mentioned Tuchel.
“I think it (the red card) was not necessary. But a lot of things were not necessary today so it is another poor decision from the referee.”
Tottenham have nonetheless solely received as soon as at Stamford Bridge in 32 years within the league, however Conte will probably be delighted to flee with a share of the spoils in opposition to his former membership.
“There is a difference between Chelsea and Tottenham but we are here to reduce this gap,” mentioned the Italian. “Last season we lost three times, this time we drew so it’s a little step forward.”
New Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly was welcomed by an enormous banner from the Chelsea assist and noticed an early return on the close to £170 million ($206 million) funding within the switch market since he sanctioned a £2.5 billion takeover to purchase the membership from Roman Abramovich.
Despite the drastic adjustments within the boardroom, on the sphere it was just like the outdated occasions below Abramovich as Chelsea outthought, outplayed and outmuscled Spurs for the primary 45 minutes.
Two of their new signings mixed for the opening objective as it was from Marc Cucurella’s nook that Koulibaly discovered area to volley dwelling.
SPURS STRIKE BACK
Conte once more resisted the temptation to begin any of his six new signings, but it surely was not till the introduction of Richarlison simply earlier than the hour mark and a swap of formation that Tottenham started to threaten.
Kane had an excellent probability to degree when he uncharacteristically dragged large with solely Edouard Mendy to beat.
Spurs did degree 22 minutes from time in controversial vogue to mild the spark between the 2 managers.
Kai Havertz appeared to be clearly fouled by Rodrigo Bentancur earlier than Tottenham broke ahead and the ball ultimately fell to Hojbjerg to fireplace low and exhausting previous Mendy.
Tuchel reacted furiously to the choice and Conte’s overzealous celebration.
The German fought hearth with hearth as he sprinted down the touchline to have fun when James thrashed dwelling Raheem Sterling’s go to revive Chelsea’s lead 13 minutes from time.
However, Kane had the ultimate say as he flicked in Ivan Perisic’s nook deep into added time.
Earlier, Nottingham Forest celebrated their first dwelling recreation within the Premier League for 23 years by beating West Ham 1-0.
“We were never going to treat it as a normal game, it was more than that,” mentioned Forest supervisor Steve Cooper.
“You could sense since we got promoted everyone was waiting for the first home game.”
The two-time European champions have made 14 new signings in a bid to take care of their top-flight standing and two of these making their dwelling debuts had been the celebs as Taiwo Awoniyi scored the one objective and Dean Henderson saved Declan Rice’s penalty.
