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Paul Tierney
TEAM FORM (All competitions)
Chelsea - WWWLD --------- Spurs - WLWLW
One of the standout fixtures on the Premier League calendar will take place at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, as Chelsea welcome us.
Chelsea's hopes of maintaining a title challenge this season have evaporated in recent weeks, with the Blues winning just one of their last seven in the Premier League, picking up just three points from their last four matches during a disappointing run.
The Blues fought back to claim a point in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool at the start of the month but suffered a damaging 1-0 loss to Manchester City in the league last weekend before being held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex on Tuesday night.
Chelsea are now third in the table, 12 points behind leaders Man City, who have a game in hand, while the European Cup holders are eight points clear of us, but we have four matches in hand, so their position in the Champions League spots is far from secure.
Chelsea have already beaten us twice this month, though, recording a 2-0 victory in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge before winning the reverse match at our stadium 1-0.
The Blues have also won their last four games against us in all competitions, including a 3-0 success at our Stadium back in September, while they are unbeaten against us in England's top flight since November 2018.
We were involved in an incredible match against Leicester City on Wednesday; we were losing 2-1 until the 95th minute of the match, when Bergwijn levelled the scores, before the Netherlands international came up with a winner for us in the 97th minute.
The 3-2 success made it three wins in our last four Premier League matches, while we are still unbeaten in England's top flight since Conte's arrival as head coach, with the Italian winning six and drawing three of his nine league fixtures at the helm.
Our position in the table is even more impressive considering that we have a number of games to make up due to COVID-19-related postponements, and we could end the weekend in fourth depending on what happens between Manchester United and West Ham United on Saturday.
Conte will certainly know what to expect at Stamford Bridge, with the 52-year-old managing the Blues between 2016 and 2018, delivering one Premier League title and one FA Cup, and there is no question that he will be determined to get one over on his old club this weekend.
We have certainly had our problems this season but securing a top-four spot would have to go down as a positive campaign, while we can still secure cup success this season, with Brighton their opponents in the next round of the FA Cup at the start of February.
Paul Tierney
TEAM FORM (All competitions)
Chelsea - WWWLD --------- Spurs - WLWLW
One of the standout fixtures on the Premier League calendar will take place at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, as Chelsea welcome us.
Chelsea's hopes of maintaining a title challenge this season have evaporated in recent weeks, with the Blues winning just one of their last seven in the Premier League, picking up just three points from their last four matches during a disappointing run.
The Blues fought back to claim a point in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool at the start of the month but suffered a damaging 1-0 loss to Manchester City in the league last weekend before being held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex on Tuesday night.
Chelsea are now third in the table, 12 points behind leaders Man City, who have a game in hand, while the European Cup holders are eight points clear of us, but we have four matches in hand, so their position in the Champions League spots is far from secure.
Chelsea have already beaten us twice this month, though, recording a 2-0 victory in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge before winning the reverse match at our stadium 1-0.
The Blues have also won their last four games against us in all competitions, including a 3-0 success at our Stadium back in September, while they are unbeaten against us in England's top flight since November 2018.
We were involved in an incredible match against Leicester City on Wednesday; we were losing 2-1 until the 95th minute of the match, when Bergwijn levelled the scores, before the Netherlands international came up with a winner for us in the 97th minute.
The 3-2 success made it three wins in our last four Premier League matches, while we are still unbeaten in England's top flight since Conte's arrival as head coach, with the Italian winning six and drawing three of his nine league fixtures at the helm.
Our position in the table is even more impressive considering that we have a number of games to make up due to COVID-19-related postponements, and we could end the weekend in fourth depending on what happens between Manchester United and West Ham United on Saturday.
Conte will certainly know what to expect at Stamford Bridge, with the 52-year-old managing the Blues between 2016 and 2018, delivering one Premier League title and one FA Cup, and there is no question that he will be determined to get one over on his old club this weekend.
We have certainly had our problems this season but securing a top-four spot would have to go down as a positive campaign, while we can still secure cup success this season, with Brighton their opponents in the next round of the FA Cup at the start of February.
Team News
Chelsea have been boosted by the news that Chalobah and James have both returned to training following recent injuries, but neither player will be considered for selection this weekend.
Chillwell is out for the remainder of the season following knee surgery, while Christensen (COVID-19) and Mendy (international duty) will again miss out for the home side.
Tuchel has a number of big decisions to make when it comes to his team selection, and there is a chance that a return to a back three could open the door for Sarr to feature, while Werner and Kovacic, who were substitutes against Brighton, could be in line for starting roles this weekend.
As for us ,Dier is available for selection once again following injury, but Son and Romero will be absent until after the winter break.
Conte has admitted that we have a couple of "fresh injuries" but has not named those impacted, with the Italian needing to assess the fitness of his squad following the Leicester clash.
Bergwijn could again miss out on a spot in the XI despite his brace against the Foxes, with Moura expected to feature alongside Kane in a front two, while a midfield five may include both Winks and Skipp; Dier should also be back in defence, potentially replacing Tanganga.
Chillwell is out for the remainder of the season following knee surgery, while Christensen (COVID-19) and Mendy (international duty) will again miss out for the home side.
Tuchel has a number of big decisions to make when it comes to his team selection, and there is a chance that a return to a back three could open the door for Sarr to feature, while Werner and Kovacic, who were substitutes against Brighton, could be in line for starting roles this weekend.
As for us ,Dier is available for selection once again following injury, but Son and Romero will be absent until after the winter break.
Conte has admitted that we have a couple of "fresh injuries" but has not named those impacted, with the Italian needing to assess the fitness of his squad following the Leicester clash.
Bergwijn could again miss out on a spot in the XI despite his brace against the Foxes, with Moura expected to feature alongside Kane in a front two, while a midfield five may include both Winks and Skipp; Dier should also be back in defence, potentially replacing Tanganga.
Head-to-Head
We first played each other on Saturday December 18th, 1909 in the league. We have gone on and played each other 172 times where we have won 54, they have won 76 and 42 games have been drawn.
League: We have won 47, they have won 64 and 37 games have been drawn
FA Cup: We have won 4, they have won 6 and 2 games have been drawn
League Cup: We have won 3, they have won 6 and 3 games have been drawn.
League: We have won 47, they have won 64 and 37 games have been drawn
FA Cup: We have won 4, they have won 6 and 2 games have been drawn
League Cup: We have won 3, they have won 6 and 3 games have been drawn.
