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The corner falls to Koulibaly but the defender sends his volley over. There are appeals for a handball but it's no penalty for the home side. Cucurella flies down the left but Romero tackles the Spaniard and it's out for a corner. Sterling does well to get the shot off. Son sends in a corner from the right. Havertz is acting as the false 9. Perisic takes the corner from the left. Sterling is now playing off the right. Emerson gets down the right, and lots of space opens up for him. It remains 1-0 to Chelsea as we approach the final 20 minutes. Mason Mount skies it over the bar. Perisic wins a corner off James down the left.

Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel had to be separated after a heated exchange during the Tottenham-Chelsea clash on Sunday.

Tuchel could even be seen pointing at Conte while getting dragged away by his Chelsea coaching staff. Have a look at the tense moment between the two gaffers: Conte, who never hides his emotions, got right into Tuchel’s face while celebrating Højbjerg’s equalizer, and that didn’t sit well with the Chelsea boss, who was still fuming over a missed call from the officials.

The 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Spurs was dramatic enough, but the duel between coaches Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte took it to another level.

Conte and Tuchel ensured those embers continued to burn, hopefully until the sides meet again on Feb. 25. However, Kante went off five minutes from the end with what looked like a hamstring injury, the latest setback for a player blighted by a plethora of problems including knee and muscular issues as well as contracting COVID-19. LONDON -- Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur signaled their intent to be London's best in the 2022-23 Premier League season, but neither was able to pick up a full three points from Stamford Bridge on Sunday, settling for a 2-2 draw. Both were making their home Premier League debuts and they looked at home in a hostile, high-quality occasion such as this. Furthermore, there might be a notable knock-on effect for Conor Gallagher, who has been linked with a move away from the club as Crystal Palace, where he thrived on loan last season, lead a long list of suitors. However, the need for a clinical forward remained clear: Sterling blazed over when well-placed just after the hour mark before Havertz missed a glorious chance moments before James put Chelsea 2-1 up. What threatened to be a chastening afternoon now could be a stepping stone to closing that gap. Antonio had a different opinion." It was intensive." Maybe the heat got to them. Perhaps Conte was trying to lead from the front in helping Spurs close what he described in January as a "very large" gap between Tottenham and the top sides, including Chelsea. They were nowhere near their best but stayed in the game to snatch a point courtesy of Kane's 96th-minute header. Disagreements over refereeing decisions and some exuberant goal celebrations certainly did.

Thomas Tuchel's side were pushed back into a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in a heated home match, with some stand out performers and some ...

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It was a hectic match where even the managers got into it with both seeing red.

Spurs tracked Raheem Sterling well in the middle as he was shadowed by Emerson Royal until his assist, but none of the Chelsea front three did enough to win the match. The influx of depth during the summer has allowed Conte to tinker to change a match, and on Sunday it was the difference between one point and no points. Tuchel wanted the goal called back due to a foul on Kai Havertz but due to it being a different phase of play, the goal stood. Quite a way for him to open his Chelsea scoring account but he also made four tackles and had seven recoveries. Chelsea saw Marc Cucurella mark his full debut with an assist to Koulibaly on the opening goal in the first half and then they managed the game for 60 minutes, not allowing Spurs to get as much as a corner kick during the time period. It was a grueling, heated battle at Stamford Bridge that saw the points shared in a 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham on Sunday. Goals for Chelsea from Kalidou Koulibaly and Reece James were canceled out by Pierre-Emile Hojbejerg and Harry Kane, with the English striker delivering a header goal in the final minute.

Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte said they enjoyed their bust-up after both managers were sent off in a 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham.

"I just compared it to two players who had a bit of fight on the field and nothing happens. It would be a pity if for this situation we miss the next game." The pair had to be separated twice by staff and players following both of Spurs' equalisers, the first from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg cancelling out Kalidou Koulibaly's 19th-minute opener.

Thomas Tuchel has suggested referee Anthony Taylor should not be allowed to officiate Chelsea matches after claiming his players are worried when they learn ...

"Never, never and I continue to do this. "So...good," he added in response. I'm happy to let the game go, but let it go in every direction please and not like this. This is, yeah, it's what it is today and it will not go away. If he does not see something, that's why we have people to check if there is a decisive error going on. Since when is that [not a foul]? If he does not see it, I do not blame him.

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Marc Cucurella starts this afternoon for the first time as Ben Chilwell misses out. Ruben Loftus-Cheek also comes into the side, replacing Cesar Azpilicueta.

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The tense confrontation between Premier League foes Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte drew comparisons to 2016's "Battle of the Bridge."

Recent history has seen Chelsea get the upper hand over Tottenham, with nine victories to just three losses and two draws in head-to-head matchups since Chelsea fired Conte as its manager in 2018. The tension between the two managers had been bubbling even before Kane’s goal, though, as Conte met Tuchel chest-to-chest in the 68th minute while celebrating Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s initial equalizer. When asked if Tuchel was the aggressor, Conte said.

The 53-year-old Oscar nominee couldn't contain his excitement as he supported Chelsea FC from the crowd at Stamford Bridge stadium, London on Sunday.

Exciting: Todd Boehly cut a smart figure in a blue shirt as he attended the first game since his $5.15billion takeover was completed Todd cut a smart figure in a blue shirt as he attended the first game since his $5.15billion takeover was completed. Celebrating: The Loki actor was spotted punching the air as the home side scored while facing London rivals Spurs in the first home game of the season Wow: Owen was seen yelling down to the pitch as the game took place The Loki actor was spotted punching the air as the home side scored while facing London rivals Spurs in their first home game of the season. Owen Wilson punches the air with joy as he joins fans at Stamford Bridge supporting Chelsea FC during their first home game of the season

LONDON -- Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte tried to shrug off the dramatic face off that earned them red cards in a thrilling London derby but the ...

Tuchel's anger after the first goal had been at least part based on what Chelsea felt had been a foul by Rodrigo Bentancur on Kai Havertz. It should, however, be noted that managers were briefed before the start of the season with regards to when VAR would retrospectively check potential fouls made earlier in the passage of play. I cannot understand how the first goal is not offside. "To be sure I'm not a pacifist. However, he could not entirely help himself but to point out that in his view Tuchel, who had seemingly held on longer as the two shook hands, had been the post-match aggressor. When Reece James fired Chelsea into the lead for the second time he proceeded to sprint down the touchline in celebration, right past the Tottenham dugout. Conte had reacted in exuberant fashion to both equalizers, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg driving low from outside the box on 68 minutes before Harry Kane rose to flick home a corner in the dying minutes of the match.

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Now, from the happy vantage point of August 2022, it feels like a very different time for him and the club. It’s possible that De Jong’s arrival would not actually add to the midfield logjam; Juventus are still credited with an interest in Jorginho, who is entering the final year of his current contract at Stamford Bridge with no sign yet of a possible extension. Tuchel ended last season with a switch to a back four formation prominent in his mind but, with the 2022-23 campaign now under way, there is no sign of the shift being made soon. I can be surprised for the short time that we needed to do this.” The other three encounters have all come during Conte's time at Spurs and, as mentioned earlier, his side have been well and truly dominated. The Old Lady managed a draw in the clash in West London before a comfortable 3-0 win followed a couple of months later in Turin. Today, a full house will be expected for their opening home fixture of the 2022-23 Premier League season. The last time Chelsea hosted a Premier League game, Stamford Bridge looked half empty to those watching on television. The earlier start to the Premier League will not have been welcomed by Tuchel as he still feels his squad is light for the arduous campaign ahead. Arsenal and Manchester City made light work of Leicester and Bournemouth respectively in the 3pm starts while Southampton & Leeds, Brighton & Newcastle and Wolves & Fulham played out draws. The Spurs boss and his opposite number today are both advocates of using wide defenders that become midfielders and attackers in possession. I can't, for the life of me, understand why there are a handful of Chelsea players wearing either long-sleeved training shirts or compression layers in this intense heat!

Manchester United are once again hapless, Gabriel Jesus is in high gear for Arsenal and LaLiga kicks off: It's ESPN's weekend review.

Jesus also registered two assists -- for Granit Xhaka and Gabriel Martinelli -- as the Gunners maintained their 100% record at the start of the season with a 4-2 win at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. They created lots of chances at the weekend with an expected goal of 2.57 and 24 shots, 10 on target, but could not finish. Bayer Leverkusen were so entertaining last season, scoring for fun, with Patrik Schick and Moussa Diaby taking the Bundesliga by storm, and Gerardo Seoane got a lot of things right for his first season at the club. Mikel Merino's pass was sublime, and Kubo's brilliant touch and finish on his debut gave La Real a hard-fought 1-0 win away at Cadiz to open the season with three points. The 21-year-old showed glimpses of his potential on loan at Mallorca, but moves to Villarreal and Getafe didn't work out so well. It was a typical Lukaku finish with his eye for goal and his anticipation in the box. But here was a new chapter, and with Spurs harboring aims under Conte to close the gap on the Premier League's finest sides, it might be set to run and run. It took Romelu Lukaku 81 seconds to score on his return to Internazionale. The goal in itself was nothing special. You only have to look at the players brought in and the other names linked with moves to see that Ten Hag has been central to United's recruitment this summer, and Martinez's performance at Brentford does not reflect well on the new manager. Barca had, as expected, dominated large parts of the match against a side they lost against twice last term, registering over 20 shots on goal, but it looks like it may take time for their new arrivals to click. There was something familiar about Real Madrid's LaLiga opener at Almeria on Sunday: a dramatic 2-1 comeback win, with the champions fighting back from a goal down to claim all three points. Twice, they had to be separated by players and staff from both clubs, the second time after a handshake during which Tuchel took umbrage at Conte's lack of eye contact.

LONDON -- Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte tried to shrug off the dramatic face off that earned them red cards in a thrilling London derby but the ...

Tuchel's anger after the first goal had been at least part based on what Chelsea felt had been a foul by Rodrigo Bentancur on Kai Havertz. It should, however, be noted that managers were briefed before the start of the season with regards to when VAR would retrospectively check potential fouls made earlier in the passage of play. I cannot understand how the first goal is not offside. "To be sure I'm not a pacifist. However, he could not entirely help himself but to point out that in his view Tuchel, who had seemingly held on longer as the two shook hands, had been the post-match aggressor. When Reece James fired Chelsea into the lead for the second time he proceeded to sprint down the touchline in celebration, right past the Tottenham dugout. Conte had reacted in exuberant fashion to both equalizers, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg driving low from outside the box on 68 minutes before Harry Kane rose to flick home a corner in the dying minutes of the match.

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— — — — — — Left wingback Marc Cucurella has been handed his first start as a Chelsea player with Ben Chilwell dropped to the bench. 110 mins to kickoff: Chelsea and Tottenham both started their 2022/23 Premier League campaigns with wins on opening weekend. 80 mins to kickoff: Will Marc Cucurella be handed his first start as a Chelsea player this afternoon? City and Liverpool might be the dominant duo, but if anyone is going to stick with them this season it's most likely to be one of Chelsea or Spurs. 24 mins: You'd have to say this has been a dominant performance by Chelsea in the opening 25 minutes of this match. The American businessman has shown a willingness to spend in the transfer market this summer!

Xhaka and Jesus leadership roles at Arsenal, Michael Edwards won't join Chelsea, City firm on Bernardo Silva, United open to Garner exit.

The Norwegian struggled to contain his laughter in a moment that quickly went viral on social media. Their CEO is a very high-level participant in the meetings.” United want a direct transfer however and are prepared to wait for deadline day But his chances to impress Ten Hag were limited by a minor injury and he has been an unused substitute against Brighton and Brentford. Donny van de Beek was sent on in both games instead. West Ham, Marseille, and Monaco are among the latest to make contact. That position is currently the responsibility of Boehly himself but only in a temporary capacity. Coaches were laid on to assist with travel, and guests were welcomed with a BBQ, paella and music. The England-born Albania international spent last season on loan at Southampton and has been linked with another move, either temporary or permanent. Jesus is also an interesting choice, given that he is just six weeks into his time with Arsenal. The Brazil forward’s new status as a leadership figure within the squad speaks to the immediate impact he has made, both on and off the pitch. Despite the speculation, Xhaka has steadily rehabilitated his reputation at Arsenal. It was Arteta who persuaded him to stay at the club after the captaincy controversy when he was appointed two months later. It is a far cry from the start of last season, when they lost their first three league matches, with players and fans alike clearly having bought into manager Mikel Arteta and his project, write David Ornstein and James McNicholas. The Athletic has learned Arteta also nominated two other players to support him in leadership roles: Granit Xhaka and new signing Gabriel Jesus.

Chelsea take away one point today in a 2-2 draw after a heated London derby against Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge and saw goals, controversy, ...

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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte were both sent off at the end of their side's 2-2 draw on Sunday after clashing in an ...

I'm surprised that we both got a red card for that." "It was hot from the temperature and hot between the benches and hot on the field and hot between the spectators -- everything that you want and what you hope for in a match like this early in the season," Tuchel told the BBC. Staff and players from both sides ran in to separate the emotional two men in what was a fitting end to a fiery match played in scorching heat.

From Romero's hair-pulling to James's tactical foul on Son and the handshaking melee at full-time. Here's what wound up Tuchel and Conte...

Today it was part of the game.” The run, then the jump. The pair first squared up after Hojbjerg’s equaliser. It was part of it today and it heated up, but nothing bad. I don’t want to comment on the referee but I never make a comment about the referee in England.” The maximum effect for these trends was found in the English Premier League. Chelsea were more passive defensively than in the first half and just before Hojbjerg scored, Jorginho lost possession inside his own box. And I cannot understand when players can pull other people’s hair and stay on the pitch and attack in the last corner. But WhoScored data indicates Taylor might be happy letting the game flow. … but the Uruguay midfielder recovers to tackle. Conte: “You know very well I never, never speak about the referee’s decisions. After the game, Chelsea head coach Tuchel: “I cannot understand how the first goal is not offside.

Chelsea and Tottenham produced plenty of drama in their 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday but the best action arguably came from their two managers.

Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham If not, then not. A dramatic London derby produced on and off the pitch with Conte and Tuchel clearly desperate to claim bragging rights. The two managers were in each other's face on the sidelines for much of the contest with both making a point to celebrate in front of the other when their team scored. Chelsea and Tottenham produced plenty of drama in their 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday but the best action arguably came from their two managers.

Chelsea have engaged in negotiations with Everton over the signing of Anthony Gordon - who the Toffees value at £50 million.

The Manchester United squad were forced to come in for extra training after the club’s new manager Erik ten Hag cancelled the players’ day off. Manchester City will loan Liam Delap out this season and the young striker has attracted attention from a handful of English clubs. Paper Round’s view: The Barcelona situation just seems a bit silly at the moment. Gordon has just burst onto the scene and has quickly become a fans’ favourite at his boyhood club, Everton. It seems odd that Chelsea are willing to part with such a huge transfer fee for a player who has only really had one consistent season of Premier League football. The Catalan club are also hoping to sign Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso and Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva before the transfer window closes next month. The London side believe that it will be straightforward to agree personal terms with Gordon and negotiations between the clubs will continue this week.

Chelsea are now pursuing a deal to try and sign Everton forward Anthony Gordon this summer but the Blues have already seen their first offer turned down.

Meanwhile, Chelsea remain in contact with Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and are set to ramp up their interest in the former Arsenal captain this week football.london understands. He's the sort of player we want to build to go forward with. I've said to him I don't want him to try and think he's doing pirouettes on the halfway line now. Gordon enjoyed his breakthrough season for Everton last term, where he featured 35 times in the Premier League, scoring four goals and assisting two. I didn't go searching for it, but I understand how it can feel important to you. Gordon still has three years remaining on his contract at Goodison Park, and earlier this summer, Frank Lampard insisted the Liverpool-born forward is not for sale.

Chelsea have had a £40 million bid for Anthony Gordon rejected by Everton, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea are continuing talks over moves for Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana. The club will also move for Frenkie De Jong if the Dutchman decides to leave Barcelona. Everton are continuing to insist the 21-year-old is not available for transfer, and Chelsea will now consider whether to make an improved offer. Gordon started both of Everton's Premier League matches this season, including an opening weekend defeat to Chelsea at Goodison Park. The England under-21 international made his topflight debut in January 2020 and has made 51 Premier League appearances for Everton, scoring four goals.

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Antonio Conte has taken his fiery feud with Thomas Tuchel to social media, sending the Chelsea boss a brutal warning. Stay with us for all the reaction on that. However, despite the reports amid links to Chelsea and others, the club told the Manchester Evening News that the reports were false, and are adamant that he will not be leaving in the summer.

Chelsea have been actively searching for a new name to take the title of Sporting Director following Marina Granovskaia's departure from the club in July.

With Chelsea currently in a stable position with regards to transfers - talks are ongoing with Leicester for Wesley Fofana and with Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - it is unlikely that Chelsea will be in a rush to find another name following Edwards' unfortunate response. With the news of Edwards' Chelsea rejection, Ornstein believes that with the other candidates that Chelsea have on their shortlist currently in a job, their search is likely to continue post-September 1st. Chelsea have been actively searching for a new name to take the title of Sporting Director following Marina Granovskaia's departure from the club in July.

The Football Association is investigating Thomas Tuchel's remarks regarding Anthony Taylor after Chelsea's head coach suggested the referee should no longer ...

“Maybe it would be better but we also have VAR to help make the right decisions.” Tuchel was later spoken to by the fourth official after charging down the touchline to celebrate James putting Chelsea 2-1 up. Taylor had not seen the incident in real time and Dean’s view was that Romero had not committed a red-card offence. He went on to question whether the 43-year-old should be barred from taking charge of the club’s games. The managers had to be pulled apart and then received bookings. The German was furious after both Spurs goals were allowed to stand in controversial circumstances and he did not hold back with his criticism of the refereeing.

Chelsea's player recruitment plans have hit a bump in the road with reports emerging that Michael Edwards has turned down the club.

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