Frank Lampard sent off for punch in Chelsea vs Tottenham derby
- Frank Lampard was sent off for punching Chris Perry during a heated match between Chelsea and Tottenham.
- The game featured numerous aggressive challenges, escalating tensions on the pitch.
- Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri and Tottenham's Glenn Hoddle criticized the physicality of the match, highlighting the need for better control.
On a chaotic derby day, Frank Lampard was sent off after throwing a punch at Chris Perry during a heated clash between Chelsea and Tottenham. The match was marked by aggressive challenges and escalating tensions, with Lampard retaliating against Perry's shirt-pulling, which followed a controversial moment involving a potential penalty for Chelsea. The game saw numerous fouls, contributing to a fiery atmosphere on the pitch. Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri expressed his frustration post-match, highlighting the physicality of the game and the incident involving Graeme Le Saux, who was also punched. Despite being down to ten men, Chelsea managed to create opportunities, with Marcel Desailly scoring a header, but the match ended in a tense atmosphere, reflecting the rivalry between the two teams. Both managers criticized the reckless challenges, indicating a need for better control in future encounters.