‘He’s lost his head’ – Gary Neville slams Chelsea star during defeat to Tottenham

Gary Neville blasted Cole Palmer for ‘losing his head’ after his red card in Chelsea’s defeat to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

Spurs secured just their second win at the home of their rivals in 36 years after a superb performance in west London where they outclassed the hosts.

Mike Penders punched the ball into his own net in a disastrous moment for the stand-in Chelsea goalkeeper to give Spurs the lead with Mathys Tel scoring a sensational solo effort to wrap up the win five minutes from full-time.

Seven minutes before the opening goal, Palmer was shown a yellow card after charging into Mateus Fernandes who was penalised for handball moments before.

Fernandes handled the ball to prevent the Chelsea playmaker bursting past him and was still on the ground as Palmer made contact with him, lucky to avoid a straight red.

He was given his marching orders 10 minutes later, catching Conor Gallagher with referee Chris Kavanagh producing a second yellow.

‘Cole Palmer has lost his head,’ Neville said, on co-commentary duty for Sky Sports. ‘To do that five minutes after the challenge on Fernandes is just silly.

‘He sticks his studs in on him, he knows exactly what he’s doing. It’s not a good challenge. It is naughty, very naughty. He’s experienced enough to know.’

Neville felt the first incident where Palmer was booked should have resulted in a sending off.

‘Why has Palmer done that? I’m not sure why he reacts,’ he said.

‘Fernandes has handballed it and it’s a clear yellow card. Palmer’s reaction looks silly. He’s asking for trouble.’

Neville was also convinced Morgan Rogers should have been sent off for a reckless challenge late on with Gallagher again the victim.

‘I think that’s a red. I do,’ Neville said.

‘He’s absolutely wellied him with no intent. That’s ludicrous from Rogers. They have lost it. Xabi Alonso needs to get them off.’