Chelsea host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night time in an important London derby with main implications at each ends of the Premier League desk.
The Blues are nonetheless clinging to hopes of securing European soccer for subsequent season, whereas Spurs know victory in West London would assure their top-flight survival.
Chelsea head into the competition following defeat within the FA Cup remaining in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, however consideration has shortly shifted in the direction of the arrival of latest head coach Xabi Alonso, who will formally take cost this summer time.
Regardless of their current struggles, the Blues produced an encouraging show in opposition to Metropolis and likewise picked up a priceless 1-1 draw away at Liverpool final weekend.
That outcome ended a six-match shedding streak within the Premier League, although Chelsea stay exterior the European locations heading into the ultimate stretch of the marketing campaign.
They’re at the moment six factors behind sixth-placed Bournemouth and realistically require a powerful end, alongside beneficial outcomes elsewhere, to maintain their Champions League hopes alive.
Chelsea’s poor current house type has been a serious challenge, with the membership on the verge of struggling 5 consecutive league defeats at Stamford Bridge for the primary time of their historical past.
Tottenham arrive at Stamford Bridge with survival now inside attain following an upturn in type underneath Roberto De Zerbi.
The Lilywhites had been annoyed after conceding late in a 1-1 draw in opposition to Leeds final day out, however outcomes elsewhere imply they continue to be two factors away from the underside three with a recreation in hand.
And head coach Roberto De Zerbi is conscious of the scenario, however remains to be taking issues one step at a time.
“One factor at a time. Now we have to play two video games. We have to make different factors to attain our goal after which have the best time to speak concerning the issues we’ve got had, however it’s not time proper now and to lose power over it.
“We didn’t need to lose the primary recreation at Sunderland however we made eight factors from the subsequent 4 and we deserved to get extra factors. However we are able to’t keep in mind how issues had been a month in the past. To get one level is hard, as a result of all groups combat on the pitch. I wish to see the best spirit, character and braveness on the pitch.”
Staff information for Chelsea vs Tottenham
Chelsea may very well be with out Joao Pedro after the Brazilian picked up a leg harm throughout the FA Cup remaining defeat to Manchester Metropolis.
Jesse Derry, Estevao and Jamie Gittens stay sidelined, whereas Mykhaylo Mudryk is suspended.
There was higher information for the Blues elsewhere, with Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho and Robert Sanchez all returning to motion at Wembley.
For Tottenham, James Maddison made his long-awaited return from harm in opposition to Leeds however is unlikely to begin after solely not too long ago regaining health.
Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus and Cristian Romero all stay unavailable by means of harm.
Dominic Solanke, Ben Davies and Guglielmo Vicario are nonetheless being assessed forward of kick-off.

Anticipated line-ups for Chelsea vs Tottenham
Chelsea: Sanchez; Fofana, Colwill, Hato; Gusto, Caicedo, Fernandez, Cucurella; Palmer, Neto; Delap
Tottenham: Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel; Richarlison
The place to observe Chelsea vs Tottenham: TV channel, dwell stream
The match shall be proven dwell within the UK on Sky Sports activities, with streaming obtainable through NOW TV and the Sky Go app.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8:15pm BST on Tuesday.
The stats for Chelsea vs Tottenham
Chelsea are unbeaten of their final 5 Premier League conferences with Tottenham
Spurs haven’t gained a league match at Stamford Bridge since 2018
Tottenham have gained seven away Premier League matches this season
Chelsea are with no house league win of their final 4 matches
Spurs are unbeaten of their final 4 Premier League video games
Prediction for Chelsea vs Tottenham
Chelsea have seemed extra organised in current weeks regardless of their poor outcomes, however objectives have been troublesome to come back by and uncertainty stays round Joao Pedro’s health.
Tottenham’s improved away type ought to give them confidence, and with survival inside touching distance, Spurs might do sufficient to go away Stamford Bridge with a priceless level.
Prediction: Chelsea 1-1 Tottenham



























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