In the next chapter of an enthralling Premier League season, Chelsea will face Tottenham Hotspur in the London derby.
Going into this game, Chelsea have only lost one of their last 10 Premier League games against Spurs boasting 7 wins and 2 draws. On the other hand, Tottenham’s solitary victory against The Blues dates back to April 2018 with a 3-1 win.
Despite having a strong record against Spurs, Chelsea have looked shaky at defence as they have conceded 59 league goals this season, their highest figure in a campaign since shipping 60 in 1991-92.
Spurs have also struggled away from home recently this season with only 2 wins in their last 10 away games in the Premier League. This includes 4 draws and 4 losses.
Both teams will be looking at key personnel missing for this game. For Chelsea, Thiago Silva, who announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season, is ruled out by a groin injury. Also, Axel Disasi will be assessed but this game might be too soon for Levi Colwill and Christopher Nkunku.
Tottenham forward Timo Werner will miss the remainder of the season because of a hamstring issue. Ben Davies’ campaign seems to be all but over with a calf injury, but Oliver Skipp is set to return to contention.
This game is crucial for both sides as Chelsea are looking to make a late push for a European spot and Spurs are playing 1 of their 2 games in hand in a bid to earn Champions League football next season.