FA Investigates Tottenham Fans' Misconduct During Derby Defeat

The Football Association (FA) has initiated an investigation following incidents during Tottenham Hotspur's 4-3 loss to Chelsea, where objects were thrown at Chelsea players by Tottenham supporters. The match, held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, saw the home side surrender a two-goal lead, with Chelsea mounting a comeback through goals from Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer (who scored twice), and Enzo Fernandez. A late goal by Heung-min Son reduced the deficit but couldn't prevent Tottenham's defeat.

During the first half, as Chelsea trailed, Tottenham fans reportedly threw bottles and other objects at players including Palmer, Fernandez, Sancho, and Pedro Neto. These incidents occurred multiple times from the South Stand, an area occupied exclusively by Tottenham supporters. The FA is reviewing the match report from referee Anthony Taylor and is expected to impose sanctions on Tottenham Hotspur for the misconduct of their fans.

In one notable incident, as Palmer prepared to take a corner kick, the volume of objects thrown increased significantly. Despite the hostility, Palmer chose to ignore the provocation and proceeded with the game. The FA's investigation aims to address these disturbances and uphold the integrity of the sport.