Chelsea Overwhelms Tottenham in Pochettino's Chaotic Return

In a stunning London derby, Tottenham Hotspur's hopes of regaining their Premier League lead were crushed as they suffered a 4-1 defeat against Chelsea.

The match featured a chaotic sequence of events, with Tottenham ending the game with just nine players on the field.

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Nicolas Jackson's sensational hat trick marked a triumphant return to Spurs for manager Mauricio Pochettino.

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However, the nature of this victory left fans and observers astounded, making it a memorable night in North London.

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Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Tottenham initially took the lead,

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with Dejan Kulusevski's deflected shot finding the net just six minutes into the game.

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They appeared to double their lead moments later with a goal by Son Heung-Min, but it was disallowed due to offside.

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The match quickly took a turn, reminiscent of the infamous 2016 "Battle of the Bridge"

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