As Simon has already mentioned, we are just over a decade removed from the famous Battle of the Bridge, and all the elements are here for a potential worthy sequel.
Tottenham, led by future Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino (who now leads the U.S. national team), also needed a win that night — to stay in contention for a Premier League title, though. Just a tad different than survival against relegation.
They looked well on their way to doing so, with a two-goal lead at half-time.
But Chelsea dramatically stormed back after halftime, with Gary Cahill (in attendance tonight) scoring in the 58th minute before a spectacular 83rd-minute equalizer from Eden Hazard.
The match is arguably even more famous for the several altercations that came after Hazard’s goal as a frustrated Tottenham came unstuck, earning nine yellow cards (three for Chelsea) and a six-match ban for Mousa Dembele.
The match finished in a 2-2 draw that would ultimately hand the 2016 title, famously, to historic longshot Leicester City.
No such title implications at stake tonight, but still plenty of desperation for Tottenham. Will we get a sequel?
