Chelsea lost 2-0 to Tottenham in the eighth round of the Premier League on Saturday 24 October. GOAL said criticism of Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso intensified after the defeat.
Blame after the defeat
Kieran Gill, a journalist at Britain's Daily Mail, put much of the blame for the loss on Alonso.
Gill wrote that Cole Palmer was sent off after a second booking.
Selection and absences
Gill wrote that João Pedro's absence was through injury.
Gill wrote that Geovany Quenda failed to provide the required contribution.
Gill wrote that Nicolas Jackson scored two goals against Manchester City for Aston Villa.
The two Tottenham goals
Gill wrote that Tottenham opened the scoring from a corner that young goalkeeper Mike Penders failed to deal with.
Gill wrote that Mathys Tel scored Tottenham's second goal.
Penders' display
Gill wrote that Mike Penders made several saves during the match.
Gill wrote that Penders needs support until Emiliano Martínez returns.