Harry Kane scored an injury-time equalizer to salvage a 2-2 draw for Tottenham at Chelsea in a difficult game that saw Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel sent off after the final whistle.
Kalidou Koulibaly marked his home debut with a superb opener when he tapped into Marc Cucurella's corner from 12 meters.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg equalized in the 22nd minute after a clear foul by Rodrigo Bentancourt on Kai Havertz, Conte and Tuchel were then warned.
Reece James restored Chelsea's lead in the 77th minute but Kane headed home in a corner six minutes into added time, causing Conte and Tuchel to bounce back in anger.
Here's the assessment of Spurs players at Stamford Bridge...
Hugo Lloris 6
Stopped Havertz before Chelsea's first goal but was powerless to prevent Coulibaly's volley from the resulting corner or James' calm win.
Christian Romero 6
Incredibly sloppy in possession but as usual with added aggression, exemplified when he pulled Cucurella's hair (which was not installed) in front of Kane's goal.
Eric Dier 7
An incredible Spurs player, at least until Kane showed up. They defended well and kept possession quietly, creating their best chance of the afternoon, which Kane missed.
ben Davis 6
Was part of the left flank that was often ousted by Chelsea and was completely at sea for the winner. But it ended up assisting an easy pass for Hoiberg and winning the corner which earned Kane the equalizer.
Emerson Royal 4
The player closest to Koulibaly's goal stayed on as the Senegalese scored. Struggle to pass on the right against busy Cukurella.
Ryan Sessegnon 4
The winger, used in front of Perisic, tumbled in defense and missed his chance to equalize when his effort was saved by Edouard Mendy.
Pierre Emile Hojberg 6
Struggled to take on the Chelsea press and went one-on-one with a rejuvenated N'Golo Kante, but briefly got Spurs back into the game with an excellent shot.
Rodrigo Bentancourt5
Engaged in a controversial flash point when he slipped Havertz in preparation for an equalizer. Judging from the pace and probably had his weakest game for the Spurs.
Kulusevski 5
Won the ball that led to Spurs' equalizer, but lost it to winner Chelsea when he was pushed to the touchline by Koulibaly. The exchange of punches ended a frustrating afternoon for the Swede, who struggled to get into the game.
Heung min Son 5
Totally marked and sloppy by the superb James in the first 45 minutes when the ball hit him. He was involved in goal construction and had blocked a shot from Mendy but that was the amount of his contribution.
Harry Kane 7
It was amplified when it mattered, with the final equalizer. Previously, he had squandered a great opportunity to make it 1-1 when Dier cleared it.
substitute
Richarlison (Sessegnon 57') 6
Helped Spurs pick up the winning points and added intensity up front that the starters lacked.
Ivan Perisic (son 79') 7
His superb corner created the chances for Davies and then leveled for Kane.
Yves Bissouma (79th Bentancourt) 7th
Trying to get things going and winning the first corner led to Kane's equalizer.
Lucas Moura (Emerson 82') 5
Extra late running energy on the right.
Not used: Forster, Sanchez, Doherty, Tanganga, Gil.
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