Andre Villas-Boas’s reunion with his former mentor Jose Mourinho ended with honours even as John Terry’s header gave Chelsea a point at White Hart Lane.

Gylfi Sigurdsson ensured Tottenham had the first-half lead their dominance deserved but Chelsea were revitalised by the introduction of Juan Mata at half-time and Terry’s equaliser came as he headed home the Spaniard’s free-kick after 65 minutes.

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres was unluckily sent off with nine minutes left after receiving a second yellow card from referee Mike Dean following an aerial challenge with Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen – the conclusion of a lengthy battle between the pair, especially in the second half.

Spurs boss Villas-Boas and Mourinho were once close confidantes as they worked together at Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan but the current frosty nature of a relationship that has broken down was reflected in their lukewarm pre-match handshake.

And both had to settle for a point after a game that was high on energy but short of the winning goal both managers so desperately wanted after a tense affair.

Mourinho gave Torres the main attacking role with Samuel Eto’o on the bench – where he was joined by Mata