# Chelsea coding glitch costs Alonso as resurgent Spurs click into gear

Barney Ronay examines how a costly glitch in Chelsea’s setup affected Alonso, contrasting it with Tottenham’s resurgent, well-drilled performance. The column assesses the tactical and form implications for both Premier League sides.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/24/chelsea-tottenham-premier-league-austin-macphee-mike-penders-roberto-de-zerbi) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:59:57 GMT