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Tottenham fullback Djed Spence took to X to question one major refereeing decision after Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat to London rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham Hotspur needed just one point against Chelsea to guarantee their Premier League survival after 18th-placed West Ham failed to win earlier in the weekend.

Instead, Spurs suffered a damaging 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, extending their miserable winless run there to eight years.

Despite the result, Tottenham were arguably the better side for large spells, finishing with more possession, a higher expected goals tally and more chances created.

However, missed opportunities and costly individual mistakes once again proved decisive, meaning Spurs’ relegation fight now heads into the final day of the season.

Another major source of frustration for Tottenham was the officiating. Supporters have voiced concerns over inconsistent refereeing decisions not only in this particular game but also throughout the campaign, and many now believe those moments have played a significant role in Spurs finding themselves in this position.

Now, even the players appear to be losing patience.

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Djed Spence reacts after Liam Delap avoids red card against Tottenham

One of the most controversial moments of the game came late on with Tottenham chasing an equaliser. With just minutes remaining, Chelsea striker Liam Delap challenged Djed Spence while both players were competing for a loose aerial ball during a counter-attack.

Delap appeared to swing an outstretched forearm into Spence’s face despite seemingly having little focus on the ball itself.

The incident immediately angered Tottenham players and supporters, many of whom believed the challenge warranted a straight red card rather than the yellow card shown by referee Stuart Attwell.

Spurs fans argued that the lack of intent to play the ball, combined with the use of the arm to the face, made the decision difficult to understand regardless of the force involved.

Following the match, Djed Spence reacted to the incident on social media by posting slowed-down footage of the challenge alongside a caption filled with laughing emojis, seemingly expressing his disbelief at the decision.

James Maddison also frustrated by Tottenham refereeing decisions

The Delap incident was not the only refereeing flashpoint that left Tottenham furious during the match.

Just minutes earlier, Spurs were denied what many believed was a clear penalty after Marc Cucurella wrestled Micky Van de Ven to the floor inside the Chelsea box during a corner.

Although Cucurella received a yellow card, the referee ordered the corner to be retaken after ruling that the ball was not yet in play when the foul occurred.

That explanation has since been heavily debated, especially after new images emerged appearing to show the ball had already entered play.

James Maddison later admitted his frustration after the game, insisting Tottenham should have been awarded a penalty.

For Spurs supporters, these moments have become part of a wider pattern across the season. Had Tottenham received the penalty against Chelsea, they could have equalised, and the possibility of facing ten men shortly after may have completely changed the outcome of the match.

Instead, Spurs now head into a final-day showdown against Everton still needing a point to secure their Premier League status.

Opta’s Supercomputer has predicted whether Tottenham Hotspur will secure safety in the Premier League by the skin of their teeth or go down on Sunday.

Spurs would have ideally wanted to have got the job done at Chelsea so that there could be a relaxed and more celebratory feel in their final game of the season.

However, they fell to a 2-1 loss at Stamford Bridge, which means that they go into the clash against Everton needing a point to ensure their survival.

Roberto De Zerbi has said that the Everton clash is bigger than last year’s Europa League final, with the club’s history and dignity on the line.

Opta’s Supercomputer expects Tottenham to finish 17th

Spurs can still stay in the top-flight with a defeat if the Hammers fail to beat Leeds on the final day of the season.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s men need to win their final league game and hope that Tottenham lose to Everton to avoid going down to the Championship.

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Opta’s Supercomputer has now predicted that Tottenham will finish in 17th place with an expected 39.73 points, while West Ham will have to settle for a place in the bottom three with an expected 37.78 points.

The data analysis website suggests that the two-point difference between the two London rivals is likely to remain after Sunday’s matches.

Could the pressure of the occasion get to Spurs?

While Tottenham have only won two matches at home all season, they have delivered two decent performances in front of their own fans under De Zerbi.

Should the Lilywhites play to the same level they did against Brighton and Leeds, it should be enough to get the job done.

However, things could get extremely nervy for the North Londoners if the Toffees score first, and it remains to be seen how the Tottenham players will handle the pressure.

The Premier League have issued an explanation after Tottenham were denied what many believed should have been a late penalty and equaliser for Tottenham in their latest 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham Hotspur needed just one point against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to secure their Premier League status for next season.

However, Spurs fell to a damaging 2-1 defeat at a ground where they had not won in over eight years, meaning their survival battle now goes down to the final weekend of the campaign.

Despite the result, Tottenham were arguably the better side for large parts of the game, finishing with the higher expected goals tally while also creating more chances.

Yet again, though, costly individual mistakes proved decisive. Supporters will also point toward refereeing decisions as another major reason behind both this defeat and Tottenham’s broader struggles this season, with several controversial calls having gone against them throughout the campaign.

Premier League explain Marc Cucurella decision against Tottenham

One of the biggest talking points came during the closing stages of the match when Tottenham were pushing for an equaliser.

As Spurs prepared to take a corner, Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella appeared to drag Micky Van de Ven to the floor inside the penalty area with little attempt to play the ball.

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Cucurella was shown a yellow card for the incident, but referee Stuart Attwell only ordered the corner to be retaken after a brief VAR review.

The explanation given was that the ball had not yet been in play when the foul occurred.

The Premier League Match Centre later addressed the incident on X, stating: “The referee’s call of no penalty to Tottenham Hotspur was checked and confirmed by VAR, with it deemed that the action from Cucurella had ended before the ball was in play.”

The decision did not go down well with Tottenham players or supporters, while many neutrals also questioned the outcome.

Ironically, the post itself was later hit with a community note claiming that footage clearly showed the ball had already been in play.

Tottenham once again left frustrated by refereeing decisions

Unfortunately for Spurs supporters, this is far from the first time controversial officiating has cost the club important points this season.

Only a week earlier against Leeds United, James Maddison appeared to be clearly tripped inside the penalty area late in the game, but Tottenham were not awarded a spot-kick that would’ve handed Spurs the opportunity to snatch a crucial victory.

Maddison himself publicly reacted to that incident on social media and also questioned the Cucurella decision after the Chelsea defeat.

The midfielder reportedly felt that if Cucurella’s actions were enough to warrant a yellow card, then the challenge should also have resulted in a penalty given the ball appeared to already be in play.

Tottenham were handed a golden chance to put an end to their nightmarish season and secure Premier League survival. Their result at Stamford Bridge means that Spurs had left it late again, and there’s a genuine chance it all ends in disaster.

If one thing is certain, it’s that nothing comes easy in the world of Tottenham Hotspur.

Their 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to the backdrop of Arsenal winning their first league title in 22 years, shows a club in the most dire of straits. While Spurs did leave themselves that narrow route that avoids the absolute catastrophe that would be Premier League relegation, they truly left themselves no space to breathe.

Spurs had an opportunity to put to bed what will be remembered as their worst domestic season in the club’s modern history, regardless of what happens on Championship Sunday.

Now, we’re left to pick through the wreckage of their performance at the Bridge. Here are our winners and our losers from the Chelsea clash, as Spurs went gentle into that good night.

James Maddison again shows how much Tottenham missed a player of his quality

Despite being denied a hero’s return for a second game in a row, the impact that James Maddison makes off the bench couldn’t be more apparent. When so much of the game for Spurs was decided by cheap mistakes in-possession and an inability to keep the ball under pressure, James Maddison’s appearance off the bench introduced a dose of composure and structure to Spurs’ on-the-ball plans.

In the end, Maddison wasn’t able to be the difference maker. He had a late shot blocked by Jorrel Hato and blasted a free kick from a dangerous position way over the bar. But even when clearly unfit, he was still central to any dangerous chance that Spurs created since he came on. Roberto De Zerbi admitted that in his current state of fitness, Maddison can only play about 25 minutes, but with everything on the line against Everton, one has to ask the question if risking James Maddison is their only remaining play.

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Rodrigo Bentancur calmed things down when Spurs were at their worst

Bentancur continues to impress since his return, being the only player in the Spurs starting midfield with any composure and confidence. Working as a central pivot, he was able to give work as a bit of a metronome, picking up the ball from the backline. Bentancur’s creativity was never his strong suit, but in a midfield of Palhinha and Gallagher, he looked like the only one with an idea as to what to do with a ball at his feet.

But what about the four losers?

Randal Kolo Muani rivals the worst loan signings in Tottenham Hotspur history

One probably cannot underestimate the lack of impact that Randal Kolo Muani had this season. Due to Tottenham’s injury-stricken frontline, Muani was given more chances than his performances ever deserved, and he failed to capitalise on any of them.

Kolo Muani was unable to impose himself on the game in any way, shape, or form and was an attacking non-presence. He was also directly responsible for the second goal Spurs conceded, providing a pass to Cole Palmer that split the Spurs defence in half and would have been considered brilliant if he were on the other team.

It might be in the best interest of all parties that Randal Kolo Muani never wears a Tottenham Hotspur shirt again.

Joao Palhinha could be a good player in the wrong team, but he doesn’t look like a good player now

In the buildup to the Chelsea game, Joao Palhinha seemed like the perfect profile to be a nuisance for the Chelsea midfield, breaking up their buildup and structure by being his usual tackling self. But Joao Palhinha couldn’t even offset how much of a burden in possession he is because his tackles couldn’t get near Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez. At times this season, Palhinha was a valuable player and an option off the bench, but with the technical floor at Spurs being as low as it is, they can’t afford to field a player who negatively impacts their quality on the ball to that extent.

Antonin Kinsky gives De Zerbi trouble he doesn’t need

With Vicario supposedly back in first-team training, Roberto De Zerbi backed Antonin Kinsky as his first-choice goalkeeper by giving him a start against Chelsea. But the young Czech didn’t necessarily cover himself in glory, conceding from a well-placed but relatively tame long-range effort from Enzo Fernandez. The keeper didn’t make any more horrible mistakes, was relatively good on corners and free kicks, and certainly wasn’t helped by his backline, who were arguably more at fault for the Fernandez goal.

But uncertainty around their goalkeeper situation is the last thing Tottenham need ahead of their all-or-nothing game against Everton, and Kinsky gave De Zerbi a reason to doubt him.

Roberto De Zerbi did everything he could?

It’s again difficult to describe De Zerbi as a loser after the Chelsea defeat. The Italian manager is squeezing everything he possibly can out of the meagre group of players available for selection at Tottenham Hotspur.

But his continued and frankly unjustified selection of Randal Kolo Muani, as well as a habit of making changes just a bit too late, can be a reason for discontent.

For better or for worse, De Zerbi is the manager left with the task of saving Spurs from relegation, and with one game to go, Roberto De Zerbi might need to be faultless if he is to succeed.

Roberto De Zerbi has made an interesting admission about James Maddison’s fitness after Tottenham failed to secure their Premier League status at Stamford Bridge.

Spurs fell to a 2-1 loss at Chelsea, which means that the battle for survival between the Lilywhites and West Ham will go into the final game of the season.

Tottenham need a draw against Everton to guarantee safety due to their much superior goal difference, while the Hammers need to beat Leeds and hope Spurs lose.

The loss against a Chelsea side that was winless in the league for over two months seems like a huge missed opportunity for the North Londoners, who may be made to pay this Sunday dearly.

Roberto De Zerbi shares whether James Maddison could start for Tottenham against Everton

Spurs certainly looked much more threatening in the final third once Maddison was introduced on 68 minutes.

Tottenham fans will be desperately hoping to see the attacking midfielder in the starting eleven on Sunday, given that the Lilywhites seem desperately short of quality in attack.

However, De Zerbi has now confessed that the decision is out of his hands and that his medical department has made it clear that the 29-year-old cannot play more than 20 or 25 minutes.

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When asked if Tottenham need Maddison to play against Everton, the Italian told Football.London: “Yes, but James Maddison can’t play more than 20 or 25. I have a medical staff behind me, I am not a doctor, I am not physical coach and I have to follow what they say no? But I think we can stay up with James and without James.”

De Zerbi admits Spurs made ‘too many mistakes’ in one area against Chelsea

While Tottenham never lost control against Chelsea, they seemed to lack the cutting edge in the final third, with the front three of Randal Kolo Muani, Richarlison and Mathys Tel not posing enough problems to the Blues backline.

De Zerbi confessed that his side simply made too many mistakes in attack in West London.

When asked if he wants Tottenham to play as they did in the final 20 minutes of Tuesday’s loss, the 46-year-old said: “I think for the first 70 minutes we didn’t play badly. We played well. We played a good game. Yes but in the last third of the pitch we made too many mistakes. In the assist, in the last pass, the cross, in the finishing. I think we can show these values also in the last pass.”

Tottenham Hotspur fans are convinced they have fresh evidence proving Spurs were wrongly denied a penalty against Chelsea, with new images from the incident now doing the rounds on social media.

Tottenham Hotspur fans have not held back from taking swipes at VAR this season, given the way several decisions have not gone their way.

Yesterday, in the clash against Chelsea, there was more controversy involving Spurs as they were denied a penalty by both the on-field referee and VAR.

This came after Marc Cucurella wrestled Micky van de Ven to the ground during a corner kick. The Chelsea man had no eyes on the ball and, as we have seen several times this season, those fouls are mostly given.

But this time the controversy centres on whether the ball was in play when the foul occurred. The on-field decision was that it was not in play, and the calls for a penalty were waved away, although Cucurella was eventually booked.

Tottenham fans claim Micky van de Ven penalty was denied against Chelsea

The Premier League Match Centre wrote about the VAR verdict: “The referee’s call of no penalty to Tottenham Hotspur was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed that the action from Cucurella had ended before the ball was in play.”

Tottenham fans have refused to take the officials at their word and have now shared images they believe prove Spurs should have been awarded a penalty.

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In photos circulating on social media, the ball appears to already be in play when Cucurella begins grappling with van de Ven.

Based on those images, it does appear Tottenham may well have been denied a clear-cut penalty, which now leaves them needing a result heading into the final gameweek.

Spurs continue to suffer frustrating VAR decisions

James Maddison has since vented his frustration, agreeing with fans that the ball was in play and that Spurs should have had a penalty.

The Lilywhites will continue to wonder where their luck has gone this season, with several VAR decisions continuing to go against them.

Spurs are yet to be awarded a penalty this season despite several strong shouts for a spot-kick. Last gameweek, Maddison was brought down late on by Lucas Nmecha, but VAR ruled against awarding a penalty, continuing the trend of fifty-fifty calls going against Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United now know exactly what they must do if they are to avoid relegation on the final day of the Premier League season.

The battle for Premier League survival is still finely poised, much to the disappointment of Spurs and the delight of West Ham United heading into the final gameweek of the Premier League season.

The Hammers needed a big helping hand from London rivals Chelsea after they slipped up in their matchup against Newcastle United, where they lost 2-1 to give themselves any hope of survival in matchweek 38.

The Blues did come to the aid of Nuno Espirito Santo’s side as they beat Tottenham 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, leaving the Lilywhites with much to think about when Everton visit Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

That defeat leaves the Premier League table as it was heading into the final matchweek, with Spurs still two points clear of the Hammers and holding a superior goal difference.

Tottenham know what is needed against Everton

Tottenham’s fate remains in their own hands, which is a huge bonus in this race to avoid relegation. The Lilywhites now need to secure a draw or a win against Everton if they are to retain their status as a Premier League side.

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The Toffees themselves do not have much to play for this season, with the European places mathematically out of reach as they prepare to face Spurs.

However, with former West Ham United boss David Moyes in the dugout, he will surely be motivated to lend his former side a helping hand as the Hammers continue to rely on favours from elsewhere.

Everton also had a major say in the Premier League title race a few weeks ago when they battled against Manchester City and took a point off Pep Guardiola’s men, tilting the race in favour of Arsenal.

They now have the chance to affect the relegation fight, and Spurs must be prepared for a spirited performance despite Everton’s poor form, which has left them winless in their last five games.

West Ham must beat Leeds and hope Spurs lose

West Ham, on the other hand, does not have their destiny in their own hands and will continue to rely on favours from elsewhere.

However, while they will be keen for Everton to beat Spurs, they too must do their job if they are to leapfrog Tottenham and finish in 17th place.

They are up against Leeds United, who are in superb form. The Whites have managed three wins in their last five and come into this clash after beating European-chasing Brighton 1-0 last time out. The highest Leeds can finish is 11th, but results elsewhere must still go their way.

The higher they finish, the more Premier League prize money they earn, so they will be pushing for victory this weekend.

West Ham cannot afford to draw this match and simply need all three points, alongside a Tottenham defeat, to secure their Premier League status. Anything else will see them relegated to the Championship.

Tottenham Hotspur fans have turned their frustration towards Randal Kolo Muani after another costly individual error left Spurs still fighting for Premier League survival heading into the final day of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur have only made life harder for themselves in the closing gameweeks of the season, with their Premier League survival still very much in the balance.

In the last two games, individual mistakes have proved costly and have been the difference between three points, one point and none at all.

Against Leeds United, a moment of madness from Mathys Tel saw Spurs lose their one-goal lead and settle for a draw after the Frenchman himself had earlier given Tottenham the lead.

Last night against Chelsea, yet another individual error appeared to cost Tottenham a point that would have guaranteed their Premier League status with a game to spare.

Tottenham fans react to Randal Kolo Muani error vs Chelsea

This time it was Randal Kolo Muani, with the Frenchman careless in possession as he lost the ball in his own half following a loose pass.

That error was quickly punished and led to Chelsea doubling their advantage, leaving Spurs with a mountain to climb. Muani was eventually hooked off after his error and replaced by James Maddison.

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Tottenham fans have now taken to social media to vent their frustrations, with several supporters calling for Kolo Muani to be dropped.

One fan said, “I never want to see Kolo Muani in a Tottenham shirt ever again,” while another supporter named the front three he would rather see against Everton: “Madders and Tel down the wings from the start on Sunday please – no Kolo.”

A third fan commented: “I’m fed up with saying I would rather play with 10 than see Kolo on the pitch. People are starting to listen now. Anyway, RDZ must have noticed, so I look forward to any other human being playing there against Everton, or just a blank space. Either will do me.”

Another fan added: “If we get relegated Kolo Muani and Vicario will be most to blame. We were lucky to stop playing one of them but we kept playing the other clown.”

Meanwhile, one final supporter stated: “Honestly if it’s 11 men with him or 10 men without him I’m starting with 10 men.”

Roberto De Zerbi faces major Tottenham selection decision

With Tottenham still severely hit by injuries in attack, Roberto De Zerbi’s options remain rather limited.

However, with just one league game left this season and Kolo Muani showing little sign of improvement, there is certainly a case for him to be dropped.

De Zerbi could instead opt for the returning Maddison on the right, should Kolo Muani be taken out of the starting XI.

Although Maddison is not a natural right winger, he can drift into midfield instead of holding width, leaving Pedro Porro to provide the attacking threat from wide areas.

Spurs face Everton in what is now a crucial game for their league season, and, with the margin for error gone, De Zerbi cannot afford to get his selection wrong.

James Maddison has opened up on the mood inside the Tottenham Hotspur dressing room after another frustrating night at Stamford Bridge, with Spurs now heading into a decisive clash against Everton knowing survival is still in their hands.

Once again, Tottenham Hotspur failed to make West Ham United pay for their latest slip-up in the Premier League when they took to the pitch.

The Hammers had fallen short against Newcastle in the penultimate gameweek and looked destined for the drop this week, with Spurs needing just a point against Chelsea.

However, Tottenham themselves fluffed their lines and suffered a painful 2-1 loss at Stamford Bridge, taking the fight for survival down to the final day.

Tottenham James Maddison reveals reason for anger after Chelsea clash

It was mostly a flat performance from the Spurs players, who did not start the first half with any intensity or desire to get at Chelsea. That was very visible, as little was done to close Enzo Fernandez down when he let fly from outside the box.

In the second half, though, Spurs started to grow into the game and, right at the death, they could well have been handed a penalty after Marc Cucurella manhandled Micky van de Ven and brought him down in the box during a corner.

The decision was not entirely clear-cut, with the referee booking the Chelsea man but not awarding a penalty as he believed the ball was not in play. VAR then confirmed that decision.

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That left James Maddison frustrated once more, and the Tottenham midfielder explained after the game why he believed Spurs should have been awarded a spot-kick. Speaking to Stadium Astro, Maddison said on why he was angry: “Should’ve had a penalty.”

Maddison also revealed what the referee told him during the incident and why he still believes Tottenham should have had the decision go their way.

He added, “I was just asking the referee why it wasn’t a penalty. He said because the ball wasn’t in play. Obviously gave Cucurella a yellow card for a foul on van de Ven in the box. He said the ball wasn’t in play, I think it was.”

Maddison reveals Spurs dressing room mood before Everton clash

This is certainly not the first time Maddison has been left frustrated with on-field decisions this season. Just last week against Leeds United, the midfielder felt Tottenham should have been handed a late penalty after he was brought down by Lucas Nmecha, but Spurs were denied the decision.

He then took to social media and labelled officials “petrified” as they hesitate to make decisions because of VAR.

Spurs will now look ahead to their next game against Everton and, with two points separating themselves and West Ham United alongside a superior goal difference, Tottenham once again need just a single point.

Tottenham Hotspur fell short once again at Stamford Bridge despite needing a point to secure their Premier League status for next season.

Let us take a look at the five things we learned from Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham.

Tottenham still hold advantage over West Ham

It is still very finely poised heading into the final gameweek of the season, despite Spurs needing just a draw tonight to secure their Premier League status.

For sure, it is another golden opportunity missed by the Lilywhites, who have left West Ham with a lifeline for the second week running after failing to punish their two consecutive defeats in the league.

The latest result now leaves Tottenham Hotspur still two points clear of the drop zone and with a far superior goal difference.

Spurs’ fate remains in their hands heading into the final gameweek, where a draw against Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be enough for them to secure safety, even if West Ham beats Leeds United.

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Randal Kolo Muani should not start again for Spurs

It is yet another week where individual errors have proven costly for Tottenham. Last gameweek, it was Mathys Tel, who attempted an overhead kick in his own box and gave away a penalty against Leeds United.

Tonight, it was Randal Kolo Muani who made the costly error. The Frenchman was too loose in possession and gave the ball away in midfield, a mistake Chelsea were quick to punish.

It is another case of “what if” for Spurs as they continue to inflict pain on themselves. Kolo Muani has not settled into the side and has struggled for most of the Premier League season.

Against Chelsea, it was more of the same from the Frenchman, who simply did not offer enough going forward. He did not take on his man and often looked to play things safe.

One thing is for sure, after today’s performance, Muani has shown that he does not have what it takes to perform in the Premier League and should not be starting any more games for Spurs.

Roberto De Zerbi left Tottenham changes too late

Since Roberto De Zerbi came to Tottenham, few can question the impact he has had. This is only his second defeat in six games as Spurs manager.

He is also the reason Tottenham are still in with a chance of survival, thanks to his four-match unbeaten run before tonight.

However, questions have to be asked about the timing of his substitutions against Chelsea. It felt as though he left things a little too late, only reacting once the second goal went in.

In fairness, before Kolo Muani‘s mistake, Spurs looked as though they were growing into the game and had started to take control.

Still, had De Zerbi acted earlier, perhaps the outcome could have been different, especially considering the impact the substitutes eventually made.

Spurs continue run of bad VAR luck

Spurs will certainly be wondering where their luck has gone this season after yet another penalty appeal did not go their way.

Tonight’s moment came in the dying stages when Micky van de Ven was manhandled in the box by Marc Cucurella, who had no eyes on the ball as Spurs prepared to take a corner.

On most days, that is usually given as a stonewall penalty, and that could easily have been the case for Tottenham tonight.

However, after a VAR review, the appeals were waved away as the ball was apparently not yet in play at the time of the incident. Although, some images appear to suggest otherwise. That leaves Spurs still without a penalty in the Premier League this season.

Tottenham’s Stamford Bridge record gets worse

Winning at Stamford Bridge was never going to be easy for Tottenham, especially when you look at the historical record. Throughout the Premier League era, Spurs have managed just one win against Chelsea in 34 visits to the Bridge.

The last time Tottenham secured a victory on Chelsea’s ground was back in 2018. Following the latest defeat, Spurs’ wait for another win there continues. They have now played 34 Premier League games at Stamford Bridge, losing 22, drawing 11 and winning just once.

Spurs now head into the final gameweek still needing a result to guarantee their Premier League safety after another frustrating night at Stamford Bridge.