Chelsea host Tottenham on Saturday night in the first meeting between the two sides since last season’s Battle of Stamford Bridge. That game saw the Blues end Spurs’ hopes of winning the Premier League title in what was a heated affair and saw 12 yellow cards issued by the referee.
This season is different though and Chelsea are now top of the league following a remarkable six-game winning run, without conceding a goal. Spurs meanwhile remain the only unbeaten team in the league, but sit in fifth place.
Team News
Antonio Conte has no fresh injury worries ahead of this match and is expected to name the same side that has started the last six matches. Kurt Zouma could return to the matchday squad, after playing 90 minutes for the under-23s in midweek.
Toby Alderweireld will miss the game after failing to recover from a knee injury. Danny Rose picked up his fifth yellow card last week and will be suspended, leaving a problem for Mauricio Pochettino at left back as Ben Davies is also injured. Jan Vertonghen was rested in midweek and could return to the side.
Stats
- Chelsea have won more Premier League matches against Spurs than against any other opponent.
- Spurs haven’t beaten Chelsea at Stamford Bridge since a 2-1 win in February 1990.
- Spurs have beaten Chelsea just four times in the Premier League, fewer than any other side they’ve played more than 10 times.
- Harry Kane has scored three goals and provided one assist in his last three Premier League matches against Chelsea.
- Kane has scored in each of his last four Premier League games, equalling his best scoring streak in the competition.
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