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Tottenham 1 Chelsea 2 – MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Marcos Alonso brace secures dramatic late win for Antonio Conte at Wembley

TOTTENHAM are yet to find their Wembley Way after a Marcos Alonso double earned Chelsea a dramatic late victory.

Spurs target Michy Batshuayi came off the bench to head past his own keeper and cancel out his team-mate's stunning free-kick opener.

 Marcos Alonso scored twice as Chelsea beat Spurs at Wembley
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Marcos Alonso scored twice as Chelsea beat Spurs at WembleyCredit: AFP
 The Spaniard put Chelsea ahead with a sweet free-kick
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The Spaniard put Chelsea ahead with a sweet free-kickCredit: Reuters

But Spanish wing-back Alonso spared his pal's blushes with a late winner to ruin the North Londoner's league opener at their new home.

Mauricio Pochettino's side won just one of five games at the national stadium last season and have tasted success just twice since the refurbished arena opened a decade ago.

The Blues, meanwhile, bounced back from their opening-day horror show at home to Burnley by downing their London rivals.

Alvaro Morata wasted a glorious early chance on his full debut as he headed wide from six yards under no pressure from the Spurs defence.

AWOL striker Diego Costa probably fell off his sunbed laughing as his replacement missed the sort of chance he would have buried last season.

Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli and Harry Kane - who has never scored in August - all had sights of goal for Spurs but they were hit with a sucker punch after 24 minutes.

 Michy Batshuayi had a nightmare as he scored an own-goal
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Michy Batshuayi had a nightmare as he scored an own-goalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 The striker thought he had blown his team's chances of winning
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The striker thought he had blown his team's chances of winningCredit: Rex Features
 Alonso stepped up to fire in a late winner for the Blues
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Alonso stepped up to fire in a late winner for the BluesCredit: Rex Features

Alli was penalised for a trip on David Luiz and Alonso stepped up to bend the free-kick into the top corner.

Kane and Ben Davies brought superb saves from Thibaut Courtois and when the England hitman finally beat the Belgian he saw his effort crash back off the post.

Spurs started quickly in the second half but struggled to break down a disciplined Chelsea back three, with David Luiz sitting deep in midfield.

Victor Wanyama was set free on the edge of the area by a neat move but sliced his effort well wide with just over 20 minutes to play.

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 Alonso pounced to fire past an unsuspecting Hugo Lloris
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Alonso pounced to fire past an unsuspecting Hugo LlorisCredit: Rex Features
 Chelsea definitely answered their critics with a strong performance
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Chelsea definitely answered their critics with a strong performanceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Spurs were disappointed to lose at Wembley
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Spurs were disappointed to lose at WembleyCredit: Reuters

Soon later, Morata had a chance to put the game beyond Spurs after a brilliant run from Willian but Jan Vertonghen got back to block his right-footed effort.

Chelsea continued to play on the break and Willian rattled the woodwork, with the hosts beginning to look leggy after pressing high on a large playing-surface all game.

Pochettino's side kept plugging away and looked to have earned a draw when Batshuayi, who had just come on for Morata, was bamboozled by Eriksen's whipped delivery.

But Alonso struck past Hugo Lloris from a tight angle to seal victory in an entertaining contest.



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FACTS, STATS, GOALS AND LOLS

  • Chelsea have now lost just two of their last 18 games in all competitions against Spurs
  • The result marked Spurs’ first Premier League London derby defeat under Mauricio Pochettino
  • Spurs had won 14 consecutive home league games prior to this match and were unbeaten at White Hart Lane last season
  • Spurs have won just one of their last ten games at Wembley since the 2008 League Cup final victory against Chelsea
  • Harry Kane is yet to score in 12 Premier League appearances in the month of August
  • Kane had a rare off-day after netting 18 times in his previous 21 Premier League London derbies
  • Tottenham's all-time top scorer in games at Wembley is own-goals, with Michy Batshuayi scoring their fifth
 Antonio Conte couldn't control himself at the winner
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Antonio Conte couldn't control himself at the winnerCredit: Rex Features
 The boss was delighted to win his first game of the season
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The boss was delighted to win his first game of the seasonCredit: AFP

WHAT THEY SAID

Man of the match Marcos Alonso: "It was a good one (free-kick). We showed we are together and we are working hard.

"We were compact during the game and it was a very good game for us.

"It was unbelievable (to get the winner) in front of all the fans. It was great and now it's time to rest because we have another big game next week."

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: "The desire from last season is still in our heart. Our fans were incredible, pushing the team in every moment of the game.

"It was a good day for us. I asked my players to show great spirit, commitment and desire. I have to thank them for the performance."

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DREAM TEAM RATINGS

Tottenham: Lloris 5, Dier 6 (Son 6), Alderweireld 6, Vertonghen 6, Trippier 6 (Janssen 5), Wanyama 7, Dembele 7, Davies 6 (Sissoko 5), Alli 6, Kane 7, Eriksen 6

Subs not used: Janssen, Vorm, Wimmer, Winks, Walker-Peters

Booked: Dier, Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Kane

Chelsea: Courtois 7, Azpilicueta 7, Christensen 6, Rudiger 6, Moses 7, Bakayoko 6, Luiz 6, Kante 7, Alonso 9, Willian 7 (Pedro 6), Morata 6 (Batshuayi 5)

Subs not used: Caballero, Kenedy, Musonda, Tomori, Scott

Goal: Alonso 24’, 88’

Booked: Rudiger, Luiz, Alonso

Star Man: Marcos Alonso

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