Published 16:32 IST, March 19th 2020

Throwback to Tottenham and Chelsea playing out thrilling 4-4 draw at White Hart Lane

Tottenham 4-4 Chelsea: On this day, 12 years ago, Tottenham and Chelsea put on a show at White Hart Lane as they ended up sharing the points.

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Three major Premier league teams are London-based, so it goes without saying banter amongst fans is of highest order. Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are big guns from London and games between m are always a treat for a football fan. For decades, se three teams have tried to dominate London derby. London is red, London is blue and London is white are specific slogans y use after winning a derby. However, on this day, 12 years ago (March 19, 2008), London was full of goals when Tottenham hosted Chelsea in a Premier League tie. 

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Tottenham vs Chelsea 4-4: Highlights

Didier Drogba handed Chelsea lead after just three minutes in first half. Drogba leapt high to score opener of match. However, Jonathan Woodgate took time to level scores for Tottenham in 11th minute. Michael Essien's strike restored Chelsea's lead in 21st minute and Blues ended first half on top in London derby. Joe Cole made things more difficult for Spurs in second half with a goal in 52nd minute.

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Chelsea were leading 3-1 until Spurs made ir second comeback in game. Goals from Dimitar Berbatov and Tom Huddlestone in 61st and 75th minute brought Tottenham back in game. match took yet ar turn when Cole slotted his second goal of match and helped Chelsea move ahead in 80th minute. With tensions running high at White Hart Lane, Robbie Keane scored an 88th-minute goal to complete Tottenham's third comeback of game. It was an eight-goal affair as Tottenham and Chelsea ended up sharing spoils in an entertaining London derby.

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Tottenham express ir feelings regarding throwback clash

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16:32 IST, March 19th 2020