Alonso brace sinks Tottenham

Premier League champion Chelsea got the boost they badly needed on Sunday as a double from Marcos Alonso gave them a 2-1 victory over last season's runners-up Tottenham Hotspur in Antonio Conte's 50th game in charge. The 26-year-old Spaniard struck the winner with less than three minutes remaining in an impressive show of character by Chelsea, after they had been pinned back when substitute Michy Batshuayi headed into his own net eight minutes from time.

Since the start of last season, no defender has scored more Premier League goals than Marcus Alonso (7) https://t.co/MyElgZwNG8 pic.twitter.com/xWqhuroxHn

— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) August 20, 2017

Whilst the three points gets Conte's side off the mark - the perfect riposte to their shock opening 3-2 defeat at home to Burnley - newboy Huddersfield Town made it two wins from two to sit just below leader Manchester United on six points. The Terrier - only the third promoted side to ever win their opening two games - beat a disappointing Newcastle United side 1-0 with impressive Australian Aaron Mooy scoring the only goal, a delightful curling effort in the second half.

Aaron Mooy is the 16th different Australian player to score in the Premier League. ✊ pic.twitter.com/f7YlnzpWzi— Goal (@goal) August 20, 2017

Mooy, an astute purchase from Manchester City after he impressed on loan last season, praised Huddersfield manager David Wagner for their amazing start. Alonso had opened the scoring with a brilliant free-kick in the 24th minute, and while Tottenham pressed hard for the equaliser, Conte's side were unfortunate not to get a second when Willian struck the post in the second half.

Chelsea had two shots on target vs. Spurs at Wembley:

24': ⚽️ 88': ⚽️ Not Hugo Lloris’ best day… pic.twitter.com/Xd16UmpIIw— Squawka Football (@Squawka) August 20, 2017

It looked as if Conte would have to read more negative headlines on Monday as Batshuayi, who had only been on the pitch for a few minutes, headed Christian Eriksen's free-kick past Thibaut Courtois. Alonso, though, once again rescued his team by latching onto Pedro's pass and firing past Hugo Lloris, although the Spurs goalkeeper should have saved.

How many goals today, @marcosalonso03? ? #TOTCHE pic.twitter.com/U0QrGWE8kh— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 20, 2017

The three points and the fact they ended the match with all 11 men on the pitch - which had not been the case in the Community Shield or their opening defeat by Burnley - will be encouraging for Conte. The Italian - no shrinking violet himself - has endured a rough time with his treatment of Spanish striker Diego Costa, whom he told he was no longer wanted days after they won the title, causing ructions inside the dressing room.RESULTSHuddersfield 1 (Mooy 50) Newcastle 0Tottenham 1 (Batshuayi 82-og) Chelsea 2 (Alonso 24, 88)  MONDAY'S MATCHMan City v Everton POINTS TABLETeams P W D L GD PtsMan Utd 2 2 0 0 8 6Huddersfield 2 2 0 0 4 6West Brom 2 2 0 0 2 6Watford 2 1 1 0 2 4Liverpool 2 1 1 0 1 4Southampton 2 1 1 0 1 4Man City 1 1 0 0 2 3Tottenham 2 1 0 1 1 3Leicester 2 1 0 1 1 3Everton 1 1 0 0 1 3Arsenal 2 1 0 1 0 3Burnley 2 1 0 1 0 3Stoke 2 1 0 1 0 3Swansea 2 0 1 1 -4 1Chelsea 2 1 0 1 0 0Newcastle 2 0 0 2 -3 0Bournemouth 2 0 0 2 -3 0Brighton 2 0 0 2 -4 0Palace 2 0 0 2 -4 0West Ham 2 0 0 2 -5 0