COLE PALMER was sent for an early bath just minutes after escaping a red card for slamming Mateus Fernandes.

A rainy day in West London proved disastrous for 21-year-old Mike Penders after the ball slipped into his OWN net to give Tottenham the lead.

Cole Palmer escaped a red card moments before being sent off for another offence Credit: Getty

Palmer did his best to get down the right flank as he desperately searched for a lead against Spurs, who jump to 12th.

But Fernandes hit the deck amid the action and handled the ball.

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The England international reacted with rage – creating a melee of stars from both sides.

Micky van de Ven saw yellow for arguing with referee Chris Kavanagh while Fernandes was also handed the same punishment.

And, of course, Palmer.

Moments later, Penders’ slippy handling put the Blues on the back foot, throwing themselves into disarray.

And it got even worse after Palmer was shown a second yellow for going in late on Conor Gallagher just outside the Chelsea box.

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Fans furious as Cole Palmer avoids red card for slamming into Mateus Fernandes

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COLE PALMER was sent for an early bath just minutes after escaping a red card for slamming Mateus Fernandes.

A rainy day in West London proved disastrous for 21-year-old Mike Penders after the ball slipped into his OWN net to give Tottenham the lead.

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Cole Palmer escaped a red card moments before being sent off for another offence Credit: Getty

Palmer did his best to get down the right flank as he desperately searched for a lead against Spurs, who jump to 12th.

But Fernandes hit the deck amid the action and handled the ball.

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The England international reacted with rage – creating a melee of stars from both sides.

Micky van de Ven saw yellow for arguing with referee Chris Kavanagh while Fernandes was also handed the same punishment.

And, of course, Palmer.

Moments later, Penders’ slippy handling put the Blues on the back foot, throwing themselves into disarray.

And it got even worse after Palmer was shown a second yellow for going in late on Conor Gallagher just outside the Chelsea box.

THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY...

Fans furious as Cole Palmer avoids red card for slamming into Mateus Fernandes

A RAINY day in West London proved disastrous for 21-year-old Mike Penders after the ball slipped into his OWN net to give Tottenham the lead.

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LET IT BURN

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