Antonio Conte Leads Spurs to Comeback Victory in London DerbyAntonio Conte Leads Spurs to Comeback Victory in London Derby Tottenham Hotspur claimed a stunning 2-1 comeback victory over London rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday thanks to a late winner from Harry Kane. The Blues took the lead early in the second half through Kalidou Koulibaly’s well-taken strike. The hosts looked set to extend their unbeaten start under Graham Potter, but Spurs had other plans. Conte’s men grew into the game and began to threaten Chelsea’s defense. In the 68th minute, Richarlison restored parity with a close-range finish after good work from Ivan Perisic. As the game entered its final stages, Spurs piled on the pressure. With just seven minutes remaining, Kane rose majestically to meet Ivan Perisic’s cross and send a thunderous header into the back of the net. Chelsea threw everything forward in search of an equalizer, but Antonio Conte’s side held firm to secure a vital three points and move up to fourth in the Premier League table. “We showed great resilience and character,” said a delighted Conte after the match. “We never gave up and we deserved the victory.” Harry Kane praised his manager’s influence on the team’s performance: “Antonio has given us the belief that we can beat anyone. He’s a great manager and we’re all behind him.” Chelsea manager Graham Potter admitted that his team had struggled to deal with Tottenham’s second-half onslaught: “We had a good first half, but we couldn’t sustain it in the second. Spurs played well and we made some mistakes.” The victory was a major boost for Tottenham Hotspur’s Champions League aspirations. Chelsea, on the other hand, will be hoping to bounce back when they face Manchester United next week.
