Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Sreya

Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea – Chelsea play Tottenham Hotspur at the New Wembley on 20th August, Sunday in an English Premier League fixture.

The defending champions made the worst start possible, losing 3-2 to Burnley, with Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas seeing red cards. Tottenham Hotspur won 2-0 against Newcastle United in their opening fixture of the season.

Both clubs have had an underwhelming transfer window, but while Chelsea have struggled to reinforce their midfield and wing-back positions, Spurs have managed to hold on to their key players, at the same time signing Davinson Sanchez to replace Kyle Walker.

Team News

Danny Rose, Erik Lamela and Georges-Kevin Nkoudou are Spurs’ primary injury concerns.

Chelsea are struggling with injuries and suspensions with Pedro, Eden Hazard, Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas set to miss out.

“We want Morata to play regularly for Chelsea, but my choice doesn’t depend on the cost of money. We can spend a lot of money for a player and then I put him on the bench because I see this player is not ready to play. There is not a relation between starting a game and the cost of a player. Morata is a young player and he can stay for many years to become a fantastic striker for this club.”

– Antonio Conte, Chelsea.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea H2H Stats, the last five games between these two clubs in all competitions resulted in two wins for Chelsea, two draws and one win for Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham have won their last fourteen home matches in the Premier League, while Chelsea have won five of their last six away games.

Tottenham are the clear favourites as Chelsea’s defence have struggled all through pre-season and in the last game.

It should be a closely contested affair but Spurs are likely to win 2-0 today.