Chelsea face a go to from London rivals Tottenham Hotspur within the Premier League on Thursday night as each side return from the March worldwide break.
The Blues will proceed their hunt for Champions League qualification and know victory will probably be sufficient to see them end this spherical of midweek fixtures within the prime 4. Chelsea have gained 4 of their final 5 outings however are working a way under their ceiling, one thing Spurs will probably be aiming to benefit from at Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham are additionally struggling for type at current as strain continues to mount on Ange Postecoglou. Successful the Europa League is the one saving grace for the Lilywhites this season having been minimize massively adrift of continental qualification within the Premier League. They’ve didn’t win any of their previous three home encounters and are languishing within the backside half.
Right here is 90min’s information to an all-capital affair.
Chelsea vs Tottenham H2H File (final 5 video games)
Present type (all competitions)
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Chelsea |
Tottenham |
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Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea – 16/03/25 |
Fulham 2-0 Tottenham – 16/03/25 |
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Chelsea 1-0 Copenhagen – 13/03/25 |
Tottenham 3-1 AZ Alkmaar – 13/03/25 |
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Chelsea 1-0 Leicester – 09/03/25 |
Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth – 09/03/25 |
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Copenhagen 1-2 Chelsea – 06/03/25 |
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham – 06/03/25 |
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Chelsea 4-0 Southampton – 25/02/25 |
Tottenham 0-1 Man Metropolis – 26/02/25 |
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Nation |
TV channel/reside stream |
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United Kingdom |
Sky Sports activities Predominant Occasion, Sky Sports activities Premier League, Sky Extremely HD, Sky GO, Sky GO Further, NOW TV |
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United States |
Peacock |
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Canada |
fuboTV Canada |
Enzo Maresca has confirmed the return of three influential ahead stars, with Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke all accessible as soon as extra. The trio ought to come straight again into the beginning lineup.
Romeo Lavia has suffered a minor setback in latest days and is now a doubt to face Tottenham, whereas Marc Guiu might additionally miss out regardless of the very fact he is closing in on a return. Omari Kellyman and Mykhailo Mudryk are each unavailable.
Reece James has been utilized in midfield in latest weeks however Maresca has insisted Chelsea nonetheless must handle the minutes of their injury-prone captain. He might characteristic on the bench in opposition to Spurs, with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo making up the double pivot on Thursday.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson.
Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that the influential Dejan Kulusevski remains to be lacking for Spurs, with the Swede and centre-back Kevin Danso each “a few weeks away” from returning to motion. The duo are joined by Radu Dragusin within the therapy room.
Richarlison is again coaching however Postecoglou has confirmed he will probably be cautious with the Brazil worldwide’s reintroduction following a testing season of accidents.
Elsewhere, Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro ought to come into the beginning XI after being omitted from the facet that misplaced to Fulham earlier than the worldwide interval. James Maddison and Son Heung-min must also characteristic from the beginning having been used as substitutes final outing.
Tottenham predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Sarr, Bentancur; Johnson, Maddison, Son; Solanke.
Neither facet enters Thursday’s duel in promising type however latest historical past favours Chelsea on this fixture, with three successive victories in opposition to Spurs. They have been triumphant in a chaotic 4-3 win again in December however will need a calmer night at Stamford Bridge this time round.
The return of Palmer, Jackson and Madueke will present Chelsea with a much-needed attacking enhance having didn’t rediscover their mojo in latest weeks, whereas Spurs’ leaky defence is all the time able to surrendering objectives.
It will likely be a good affair however the dwelling facet ought to steal three essential factors.
