• CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7: Was not called into action too often. Did the basics well and could not do a lot for Spurs’ equaliser. Made a viral save late on to tip Davies’ header over. Reuters
    CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7: Was not called into action too often. Did the basics well and could not do a lot for Spurs’ equaliser. Made a viral save late on to tip Davies’ header over. Reuters
  • Reece James – 8: Did his defensive duties well and was not afraid to get forward. Put in the perfect cross for Havertz with 15 minutes left, but the German somehow missed. Fired Chelsea back ahead with a composed finish. Was unfortunate to have Kane’s late header cannon off him. AFP
    Reece James – 8: Did his defensive duties well and was not afraid to get forward. Put in the perfect cross for Havertz with 15 minutes left, but the German somehow missed. Fired Chelsea back ahead with a composed finish. Was unfortunate to have Kane’s late header cannon off him. AFP
  • Thiago Silva -6.5: Was solid enough at the back, but had a couple of sloppy passes intercepted. AFP
    Thiago Silva -6.5: Was solid enough at the back, but had a couple of sloppy passes intercepted. AFP
  • Kalidou Koulibaly – 9: Somehow found himself unmarked in the box from a corner and managed to fire home a thumping volley to put Chelsea ahead. Dominant at the back and won a number of challenges to set the hosts on the counter-attack. Very impressive. AFP
    Kalidou Koulibaly – 9: Somehow found himself unmarked in the box from a corner and managed to fire home a thumping volley to put Chelsea ahead. Dominant at the back and won a number of challenges to set the hosts on the counter-attack. Very impressive. AFP
  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek – 6.5: Proved to be a useful outlet in the first-half, but wanted far too many touches when presented with a chance to shoot. Getty
    Ruben Loftus-Cheek – 6.5: Proved to be a useful outlet in the first-half, but wanted far too many touches when presented with a chance to shoot. Getty
  • N’Golo Kante – 8: Controlled the midfield as usual, and was constantly dragging the hosts forward. To do his midfield duties as well as he did in the heat was very impressive. AFP
    N’Golo Kante – 8: Controlled the midfield as usual, and was constantly dragging the hosts forward. To do his midfield duties as well as he did in the heat was very impressive. AFP
  • Jorginho - 7.5: Dominant in midfield for the most part, however, his ill-timed drag-back in his own box gifted Spurs possession which resulted in the equaliser. Subbed off after the equaliser. AFP
    Jorginho - 7.5: Dominant in midfield for the most part, however, his ill-timed drag-back in his own box gifted Spurs possession which resulted in the equaliser. Subbed off after the equaliser. AFP
  • Marc Cucurella – 6: The debutant saw his accurate corner fired home by Koulibaly after 20 minutes. Good first-half, but looked poor in the second – especially going forward. EPA
    Marc Cucurella – 6: The debutant saw his accurate corner fired home by Koulibaly after 20 minutes. Good first-half, but looked poor in the second – especially going forward. EPA
  • Mason Mount – 6: If he kept his composure, the Englishman could have put his side 2-0 up, but he could only fire over from a promising position. Lacked any real threat. AFP
    Mason Mount – 6: If he kept his composure, the Englishman could have put his side 2-0 up, but he could only fire over from a promising position. Lacked any real threat. AFP
  • Kai Havertz – 5: Went close to breaking the deadlock after 18 minutes, but a fantastic save from Lloris kept the German at bay. Missed a sitter to put the hosts back ahead as he could only shoot wide from a Reece James cross. AFP
    Kai Havertz – 5: Went close to breaking the deadlock after 18 minutes, but a fantastic save from Lloris kept the German at bay. Missed a sitter to put the hosts back ahead as he could only shoot wide from a Reece James cross. AFP
  • Raheem Sterling – 8: Should have marked his home debut with a goal but fired over from close range. Kept his composure to tee up James to put Chelsea 2-1 up, and looked a constant threat. AP
    Raheem Sterling – 8: Should have marked his home debut with a goal but fired over from close range. Kept his composure to tee up James to put Chelsea 2-1 up, and looked a constant threat. AP
  • SUBS: Cesar Azpilicueta - 6: Was solid enough in his 20-minute cameo, but will be gutted to see his side concede so late on. Getty Images
    SUBS: Cesar Azpilicueta - 6: Was solid enough in his 20-minute cameo, but will be gutted to see his side concede so late on. Getty Images
  • Conor Gallagher -N/A: Came on too late to influence the game, but did have a couple of chances to get a shot away to secure the points for Chelsea. Reuters
    Conor Gallagher -N/A: Came on too late to influence the game, but did have a couple of chances to get a shot away to secure the points for Chelsea. Reuters
  • Christian Pulisic – N/A: Only had five minutes to influence the game as Chelsea looked to close out the game. AFP
    Christian Pulisic – N/A: Only had five minutes to influence the game as Chelsea looked to close out the game. AFP
  • Armando Broja – N/A: Came on in the 90th minute as Chelsea tried, but failed, to hold on to their lead. PA
    Armando Broja – N/A: Came on in the 90th minute as Chelsea tried, but failed, to hold on to their lead. PA
  • TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 6: Made a brilliant stop moments before the opener as he managed to keep out Havertz’s low strike. Did not stand a chance with either goal. AFP
    TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 6: Made a brilliant stop moments before the opener as he managed to keep out Havertz’s low strike. Did not stand a chance with either goal. AFP
  • Cristian Romero – 3: Just looked so vulnerable every time Chelsea got at him. The weak-link in the Spurs defence at Stamford Bridge. Action Images
    Cristian Romero – 3: Just looked so vulnerable every time Chelsea got at him. The weak-link in the Spurs defence at Stamford Bridge. Action Images
  • Eric Dier – 4: Was forced to go long too often in the first-half. Did not help Davies for the second, with Dier’s poor positioning leaving the Welshman in a two-on-one situation. AFP
    Eric Dier – 4: Was forced to go long too often in the first-half. Did not help Davies for the second, with Dier’s poor positioning leaving the Welshman in a two-on-one situation. AFP
  • Ben Davies – 4: Got dragged in for Chelsea’s second which left Reece James open. Was not his best showing as he struggled to offer much-needed composure to an under-pressure back-line. AFP
    Ben Davies – 4: Got dragged in for Chelsea’s second which left Reece James open. Was not his best showing as he struggled to offer much-needed composure to an under-pressure back-line. AFP
  • Emerson Royal – 3: Did not track Koulibaly for the opener and was punished as a result. Like Sessegnon, struggled to get involved in any attacks as Chelsea nullified the wing-backs threat. Reuters
    Emerson Royal – 3: Did not track Koulibaly for the opener and was punished as a result. Like Sessegnon, struggled to get involved in any attacks as Chelsea nullified the wing-backs threat. Reuters
  • Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 7: Looked shaky in midfield in the first-half as he gave away possession on several occasions but dragged Spurs level with a fantastic finish from the edge of the box. EPA
    Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 7: Looked shaky in midfield in the first-half as he gave away possession on several occasions but dragged Spurs level with a fantastic finish from the edge of the box. EPA
  • Rodrigo Bentancur – 3: Really was not in the game. Non-existent in midfield as Chelsea by-passed him with ease. EPA
    Rodrigo Bentancur – 3: Really was not in the game. Non-existent in midfield as Chelsea by-passed him with ease. EPA
  • Ryan Sessegnon: 4 – Struggled to get involved in the game. Had a couple of bursts forward but did not threaten enough down the left for the visitors. Replaced by Richarlison just before the hour-mark. Getty
    Ryan Sessegnon: 4 – Struggled to get involved in the game. Had a couple of bursts forward but did not threaten enough down the left for the visitors. Replaced by Richarlison just before the hour-mark. Getty
  • Dejan Kulusevski – 5: Looked threatening at times, but lost the ball on too many occasions out wide. Showed flashes of brilliance. Reuters
    Dejan Kulusevski – 5: Looked threatening at times, but lost the ball on too many occasions out wide. Showed flashes of brilliance. Reuters
  • Harry Kane – 5: Missed a golden chance to bring his side level, as he dragged his effort wide. However, despite not being at the races, as so often, showed up when it mattered to steal a point at the death with a header. AP
    Harry Kane – 5: Missed a golden chance to bring his side level, as he dragged his effort wide. However, despite not being at the races, as so often, showed up when it mattered to steal a point at the death with a header. AP
  • Son Heung-min – 3: Not his best showing. Son struggled to get involved and was very ineffective on the odd occasion he could venture forward. AFP
    Son Heung-min – 3: Not his best showing. Son struggled to get involved and was very ineffective on the odd occasion he could venture forward. AFP
  • SUBS: Richarlison – 8: Came on with Spurs desperate for a spell of dominance. His substitution proved to be a smart move by Conte with the Brazilian giving the visitors a much-needed threat going forward. Reuters
    SUBS: Richarlison – 8: Came on with Spurs desperate for a spell of dominance. His substitution proved to be a smart move by Conte with the Brazilian giving the visitors a much-needed threat going forward. Reuters
  • Yves Bissouma – 6: Replaced Bentancur. Did not do too much in his cameo with the lack of time to influence the game. Reuters
    Yves Bissouma – 6: Replaced Bentancur. Did not do too much in his cameo with the lack of time to influence the game. Reuters
  • Ivan Perisic –6: Replaced Son with 10 minutes left. A fantastic player, but did not have enough time to showcase his talent. AFP
    Ivan Perisic –6: Replaced Son with 10 minutes left. A fantastic player, but did not have enough time to showcase his talent. AFP
  • Lucas Moura – N/A: Came on with five minutes left and will have been delighted to have been on the pitch to see Kane’s late equaliser. EPA
    Lucas Moura – N/A: Came on with five minutes left and will have been delighted to have been on the pitch to see Kane’s late equaliser. EPA

Chelsea vs Tottenham player ratings: Koulibaly 9, James 8; Kane 5, Romero 3


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Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel were both sent off after clashing following the final whistle of a feisty 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham featuring an equaliser in the sixth minute of stoppage time by Spurs striker Harry Kane on Sunday.

As they shook hands on the field, Tuchel seemed to not let go of his grip and intimated that Conte look him in the eyes. Pushing and shoving ensued, just as there had been between the two managers in the technical area during the match at Stamford Bridge. They were then shown red cards.

Conte celebrated Tottenham's first equaliser, by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the 68th minute, by barging into the chest of Tuchel, sparking a melee among the two sets of coaching staff.

Then, after Reece James put Chelsea back in front in the 77th, Tuchel set off on a sprint past Conte and down the touchline, clenching his fist in pure delight.

Kane's goal came in the sixth of seven added-on minutes, the striker glancing in a header that took a touch off the thigh of James before going into the net.

Kalidou Koulibaly had put Chelsea ahead in the 19th minute by meeting a deep corner from Marc Cucurella with a stunning volley that flew high into the net for his first goal since joining in the offseason from Napoli.

Tottenham, who only came to life after the introduction of Richarlison, ended a run of five straight losses to Chelsea in all competitions but remained stuck on just one victory at Stamford Bridge since the Premier League started in 1992.

Both teams have four points from two games.

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Updated: August 15, 2022, 6:43 AM