Penders error & Palmer sees red – player ratings for Chelsea v Spurs

Goalkeeper Mike Penders endures a difficult first Premier League start, scoring an own goal in Spurs' 2-0 win at Chelsea. Here's how we – and you – rated the players. Cole Palmer received his first red card at senior level Goalkeeper Mike Penders endured a difficult first Premier League start, scoring an own goal as Chelsea lost 2-0 at home to Tottenham, the 21-year-old punching the ball into his own net. Cole Palmer was then sent off before winger Mathys Tel sealed victory with a spectacular dribble and finish in the 87th minute, as Spurs won at Stamford Bridge for only the second time in 42 visits. Here's how I rated the players, and how you rated the players.
Mike Penders: Assured was the word for the 21-year-old goalkeeper on his first start in place of the injured Emiliano Martinez. That was until a cross came in and he calamitously punched a corner into his own net, before letting in Tel's strike at his near post. 4 Josh Acheampong: Having started seven of Chelsea's 10 games in all competitions this season, Acheampong is emerging as a reliable member of the backline. Defended well and seldom looked troubled. 6 Maxence Lacroix: The France international made several important interventions during spells when Chelsea were under pressure. 6 Levi Colwill: Colwill looked at
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