Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Sreya

Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea – The latest edition of London derby will see Chelsea travel to White Hart Lane on 4th January, Wednesday to take on Tottenham Hotspur in an English Premier League fixture.

Chelsea are chasing a Premier League record of fourteen consecutive wins but Spurs would love to end their amazing streak of form, Mauricio Pochettino’s side having been at their trailblazing best against recent opponents. The fact that Spurs were the only club who could match up to Antonio Conte’s side during this excellent run by Chelsea, in the reverse fixture at the Stamford Bridge would worry the Chelsea manager.

Chelsea’s shaky defensive performance against Stoke City in the 4-2 win was not assuring either, but Antonio Conte’s side are still five points ahead of competition, irrespective of their result as Liverpool dropped points at Sunderland in their last game.

Chelsea have forty nine points after nineteen matches while Tottenham Hotspur are fifth with thirty nine points.

Team News

Erik Lamela is a doubt for Tottenham Hotspur while Marcos Alonso and John Terry will be assessed closer to the game.

Tottenham Hotspur Possible Starting Lineup: Hugo Lloris, Kyle Walker, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen, Danny Rose, Victor Wanyama, Moussa Dembele, Moussa Sissoko, Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, Harry Kane.

Chelsea Possible Starting Lineup: Thibaut Courtois, Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Gary Cahill, Victor Moses, N’Golo Kante, Nemanja Matic, Marcos Alonso, Pedro, Eden Hazard, Diego Costa.

“Numbers are not important if you do not win the title. The first part of the season was incredible for us but the next half will be very hard for us.”

– Antonio Conte, Chelsea.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Tottenham Hotpsur vs Chelsea H2H Stats, the last five Premier League matches between these two clubs have resulted in two wins and one defeat for Chelsea, with the other two ending in draws.

It should be a closely contested affair with a 1-1 draw being the most likely result.