Chelsea's Cole Palmer sparked a 14-man brawl during the Premier League clash against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge after barging over Mateus Fernandes while he was on the floor. The incident occurred when Palmer reacted angrily after his opponent handled the ball, running into Fernandes as he lay on the ground.
Players from both sides came together in the melee, with tensions also spilling into the dugouts. Roberto De Zerbi rushed across to the Blues bench during the altercation, while Jordan Henderson moved to protect Palmer from an onslaught of Tottenham players.
Palmer's Red Card and Aftermath
Palmer struggled to keep his composure following the incident as Tottenham went ahead in the match. He eventually received a red card after leaving his studs on Conor Gallagher, earning a second yellow card and an early exit.
The brawl added to a heated atmosphere at Stamford Bridge, with the incident dominating the early stages of the contest. The red card left Chelsea a man down as they sought to respond to Tottenham's lead.
