Tottenham v Chelsea as it happened - Jackson fires hat-trick on manic night after Romero and Udogie see red

Chelsea came from behind to beat nine-man Spurs 4-1 in a frenzied game on Mauricio Pochettino’s return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Nicolas Jackson fired a hat-trick in a final crazy 20 minutes to cap a breathtaking game that will go down as one of the most eventful to be played in the Premier League.

The drama arrived just six minutes into this breathtaking encounter opener when Dejan Kulusevski’s deflected effort gave the hosts the lead.

On a busy night for the technology, Son Heung-min’s goal was chalked off for offside after a VAR check before Raheem Sterling suffered similar fate at the opposite end.

Moises Caicedo’s rifled shot from distance was then ruled out following a lengthy intervention by VAR which also saw Tottenham defender Cristian Romero shown a straight red card for a foul on Enzo Fernandez in the build-up, with the referee Michael Oliver subsequently pointing to the spot. Cole Palmer converted the penalty to level the scores.

Ange Postecoglou’s pain was compounded when Romero’s centre-back partner Micky van de Ven was forced off with a hamstring injury, and to make matters worse, James Maddison also picked up a knock and had to be replaced.

Tempers continued to rise in the 12 minutes of added time – and there was more drama to come after the restart as Destiny Udogie, who was fortunate not to be sent off in the first half, was shown a second yellow card for a late foul on Sterling.

The inevitable Chelsea bombardment commenced but faced against an inspired Guglielmo Vicario and a ridiculously high Spurs defence, the visitors had made hard work of finding a second.

Eventually The Blues found the breakthrough with just 15 minutes remaining when Jackson tapped in from Sterling’s pass.

A thrilling finish was in store and Tottenham, to their immense credit, continued to carry a threat as Eric Dier’s volleyed finish was denied by the offside flag before fellow substitute Rodrigo Bentancur missed the target with a free header.

Their biggest chance of an equaliser fell to Son who was repelled by Sanchez, and on the counterattack, Jackson grabbed his brace and moments later, his hat-trick.

The result means Spurs remain in second place, a point behind leaders Manchester City, while Chelsea climb to 10th.

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A game you will not forget in a hurry as Chelsea run out 4-1 winners on a frenzied night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Jackson completes his hat-trick to put the gloss on it for Chelsea!

The striker runs onto a Palmer ball over the top and finishes with aplomb.

That will do it! On the counter-attack, Gallagher is released and he squares it for Jackson who won't miss from there.

What an effort from Spurs as Son is denied a dramatic equaliser by Sanchez!

Sterling is replaced by Ugochukwu.

They have already lost Romero and Maddison to injury and now there's a concern over the Spurs goalkeeper. He needs treatment - and they have no more subs left.

A moment earlier, Mudryk had arrived late on Vicario and received a yellow card.

Chelsea have a corner but given the kind of night it has been, they hesitate to commit many bodies forward.

Porro delivers a teasing free-kick and Bentancur is left with a free header but can't find the target!

Hojbjerg tries his luck with a shot from his own half but it's simple for Sanchez.

It's been that kind of night, why not?

It was closer than first thought but the on-field decision will stand and Tottenham are still trailing in this manic game.

What a moment inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Dier volleys into the top corner from a free-kick - but it's not going to count! The offside flag is raised to cancel a beautiful effort from the Spurs defender.

The relief on the Chelsea bench is tangible as Jackson finally, finally gives the Blues the lead.

Sterling is played in down the right by James and the England international looks up, rolls it across the face of goal to give Jackson a tap in.

Spurs continue to play with a high line despite having two men short. It's such a risk - bordering on madness - but with Vicario in such inspired form, you have to wonder if it'll pay off.

Vicario requires treatment now and there will be a break in play, a chance for Spurs to catch their breath perhaps...

Cucurella makes a run from inside his own half and he's picked out by James. He's through on goal, checks back side but somehow is denied by the influential Vitario, who is having the game of his life!

Chelsea pass the ball around beautifully as James forces a corner with an attempted cross.

Postecoglou has not lost a home game as a manager since November 2020 - it would be some record if he somehow keeps that record in tact by the end of the evening.