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The tense confrontation between Premier League foes Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte drew comparisons to 2016's "Battle of the Bridge."

Recent history has seen Chelsea get the upper hand over Tottenham, with nine victories to just three losses and two draws in head-to-head matchups since Chelsea fired Conte as its manager in 2018. The tension between the two managers had been bubbling even before Kane’s goal, though, as Conte met Tuchel chest-to-chest in the 68th minute while celebrating Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s initial equalizer. When asked if Tuchel was the aggressor, Conte said.

Chelsea and Tottenham produced plenty of drama in their 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday but the best action arguably came from their two managers.

Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham If not, then not. A dramatic London derby produced on and off the pitch with Conte and Tuchel clearly desperate to claim bragging rights. The two managers were in each other's face on the sidelines for much of the contest with both making a point to celebrate in front of the other when their team scored. Chelsea and Tottenham produced plenty of drama in their 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday but the best action arguably came from their two managers.

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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte were both sent off at the end of their side's 2-2 draw on Sunday after clashing in an ...

I'm surprised that we both got a red card for that." "It was hot from the temperature and hot between the benches and hot on the field and hot between the spectators -- everything that you want and what you hope for in a match like this early in the season," Tuchel told the BBC. Staff and players from both sides ran in to separate the emotional two men in what was a fitting end to a fiery match played in scorching heat.

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Today it was part of the game.” The run, then the jump. The pair first squared up after Hojbjerg’s equaliser. It was part of it today and it heated up, but nothing bad. I don’t want to comment on the referee but I never make a comment about the referee in England.” The maximum effect for these trends was found in the English Premier League. Chelsea were more passive defensively than in the first half and just before Hojbjerg scored, Jorginho lost possession inside his own box. And I cannot understand when players can pull other people’s hair and stay on the pitch and attack in the last corner. But WhoScored data indicates Taylor might be happy letting the game flow. … but the Uruguay midfielder recovers to tackle. Conte: “You know very well I never, never speak about the referee’s decisions. After the game, Chelsea head coach Tuchel: “I cannot understand how the first goal is not offside.

Chelsea are now pursuing a deal to try and sign Everton forward Anthony Gordon this summer but the Blues have already seen their first offer turned down.

Meanwhile, Chelsea remain in contact with Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and are set to ramp up their interest in the former Arsenal captain this week football.london understands. He's the sort of player we want to build to go forward with. I've said to him I don't want him to try and think he's doing pirouettes on the halfway line now. Gordon enjoyed his breakthrough season for Everton last term, where he featured 35 times in the Premier League, scoring four goals and assisting two. I didn't go searching for it, but I understand how it can feel important to you. Gordon still has three years remaining on his contract at Goodison Park, and earlier this summer, Frank Lampard insisted the Liverpool-born forward is not for sale.

Chelsea have had a £40 million bid for Anthony Gordon rejected by Everton, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea are continuing talks over moves for Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana. The club will also move for Frenkie De Jong if the Dutchman decides to leave Barcelona. Everton are continuing to insist the 21-year-old is not available for transfer, and Chelsea will now consider whether to make an improved offer. Gordon started both of Everton's Premier League matches this season, including an opening weekend defeat to Chelsea at Goodison Park. The England under-21 international made his topflight debut in January 2020 and has made 51 Premier League appearances for Everton, scoring four goals.

The Belgian has scored 13 Premier League goals for Chelsea in his five years at the club, being loaned out five times since 2018 - to Borussia Dortmund, ...

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Chelsea have been actively searching for a new name to take the title of Sporting Director following Marina Granovskaia's departure from the club in July.

With Chelsea currently in a stable position with regards to transfers - talks are ongoing with Leicester for Wesley Fofana and with Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - it is unlikely that Chelsea will be in a rush to find another name following Edwards' unfortunate response. With the news of Edwards' Chelsea rejection, Ornstein believes that with the other candidates that Chelsea have on their shortlist currently in a job, their search is likely to continue post-September 1st. Chelsea have been actively searching for a new name to take the title of Sporting Director following Marina Granovskaia's departure from the club in July.

The Football Association is investigating Thomas Tuchel's remarks regarding Anthony Taylor after Chelsea's head coach suggested the referee should no longer ...

“Maybe it would be better but we also have VAR to help make the right decisions.” Tuchel was later spoken to by the fourth official after charging down the touchline to celebrate James putting Chelsea 2-1 up. Taylor had not seen the incident in real time and Dean’s view was that Romero had not committed a red-card offence. He went on to question whether the 43-year-old should be barred from taking charge of the club’s games. The managers had to be pulled apart and then received bookings. The German was furious after both Spurs goals were allowed to stand in controversial circumstances and he did not hold back with his criticism of the refereeing.

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After yesterday's fracas (it was certainly more than a game,) the temptation is to call Chelsea-Spurs the best rivalry going in the Premier League.

Conte just had to throw everything on with Ivan Perisic and Lucas Moura brought onto the field, and they were able to scramble an equalizer. Let’s be honest, this is a matchup problem for Tuchel. Conte is unhinged, you know he’s not above using weapons or kicking anyone in the pills and certainly will keep fighting no matter how much he’s taken. All of that said, the game will be remembered for the two managers having to be separated twice on the touchline. To boot, this game had everything that makes for a great match: great goals, controversy, a hilarious miss that could have swung the ultimate result, fights, late drama. Yesterday’s 2-2 draw wasn’t just the perfect example of why Chelsea-Tottenham is the best combat theater, but why the Premier League is the most watched league in the world. Throw that in the stew with these being London’s two best clubs (pipe down, Gooners, you know I’m right), and the fact that past games have become memorable bar brawls, and there is a menace or bile to these games that you can’t take your eyes off of.

Chelsea are closing in on transfer target Cesare Casadei of Inter Milan, with a deal possibly to be completed during the current week.

Conor Gallagher and Mateo Kovacic are on hand to deputise for the Frenchman, with Gallagher really favoured to be involved. Naturally the bosses clashing – and seemingly almost coming to blows at one or two stages – took most of the headlines away from a great game for neutrals. The midfield was solid throughout, apart from one awfully glaring and costly Jorginho error in his own penalty box. Kai Havertz continues to thrill and disappointed in equal measures. Not to mention covering much of the analysis and interview time. Though the entertainment aspect will do nothing to ease the pain of Chelsea supporters, as Tottenham Hotspur escape Stamford Bridge with an undeserved point.

The US billionaire is the public face of the consortium that acquired Chelsea last May and was in the director's box for the match against Spurs at the ...

Writing in the programme notes ahead of the game against Spurs, Boehly sent a message to Chelsea fans laying out his vision for the club: “There is a simple mantra that guides us every day: we want to win, together, and make you proud. Of that outlay, 1.75 billion pounds was earmarked for investment in the stadium, women’s team, the academy and the Chelsea Foundation. There was a new face in the director’s box at Stamford Bridge on Sunday as Chelsea hosted Tottenham in their opening game of the 2022-23 Premier League season.

There has been interest in the forward earlier this summer from both Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United as well, but Everton have stuck to their valuation ...

At the end of the day, no one player is bigger than the club, and if we could all say with ultimate certainty that we trust Everton to use the funds in a manner that would get us to become top six challengers again, then by all means go ahead and sell him. The counter argument there is that it’s time to change the psyche of this team from the lovable and hard-done losers they were last season to a more hardened fighting unit. But with only two weeks to go until the window shuts it is a high-risk strategy, especially with the club already short of creativity and goals. But if we do sell for £50m or so we have to have a plan. I’d ordinarily say take a £40m bid but the obvious thing is that we can get £50m or near it from Chelsea or Newcastle so I’d definitely sell but hold out for nearer 50. Gordon is a great kid and very popular with the fans.

The Blues are keen to test Everton's transfer resolve over Gordon, who has apparently told Stamford Bridge icon Frank Lampard that he would be interested in ...

The 21-year-old has also told Lampard that he would be interested in moving to Chelsea. Tuchel is rebuilding a youthful team at Stamford Bridge and has been backed by new co-owner Todd Boehly this summer. Chairman Bill Kenwright has already dismissed attempts from Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle to make approaches. Chelsea will make a fresh £45million offer for Everton starlet Anthony Gordon after having an initial bid rejected by the Toffees, according to reports. Manchester United are believed to have pulled out of a deal for the Dutchman, with their accepted £72m bid expiring on Monday. De Jong has no interest in joining the Red Devils and would prefer a move to Chelsea. Spurs were interested in a double deal for Gordon and Richarlison earlier in the transfer window, with only the latter being allowed to make the move.