Chelsea go into Sundays’s trip to rivals Tottenham with some superb momentum behind them.
The Blues renaissance under Enzo Maresca this season goes from strength to strength, winning their last four consecutive matches across all competitions.
Chelsea currently sit second in the Premier League table ahead of this weekend’s away fixture at 10th-placed Spurs.
Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou has praised Chelsea and their form going into Sunday’s showdown. However, Tottenham are such a mixed bag this season, playing well against the top sides and struggling against lesser opponents.
Cole Palmer of Chelsea and Brennan Johnson of Tottenham Hotspur battle for the ball during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and C...
Photo by Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images
Chris Sutton predicts Tottenham vs Chelsea
BBC pundit Chris Sutton has tipped Chelsea to record a comprehensive away win on Sunday when they travel to Spurs.
“Usually I would expect a reaction from Spurs but they are so unpredictable that I don’t know what will happen. They could win this game 4-0 like they did against Manchester City, or lose it by the same scoreline,” Sutton told BBC Sport.
“I am going with Chelsea here. While I do wonder about their experience, I think Enzo Maresca’s side are title contenders even if he insists they aren’t…
“They are playing with real confidence at the moment and look completely different to the team they were last season. Nicolas Jackson is an example of how much they have improved and, after being rested against Southampton in midweek, he will be refreshed and ready to go.
MORE CHELSEA STORIES
“This was the game last year where Spurs went down to nine men and lost 4-1. If there is any element of doubt from their players in their style of play, then Chelsea could take them apart again this time too.
“Sutton’s prediction: 1-3.”
Interestingly, Paul Merson has predicted Spurs versus Chelsea to go exactly the same way with an away win.
The Blues achieved the league double over them during the 2023/24 season, but this will be Maresca’s first taste of a fiery London derby.
Chelsea’s dazzling away form
A big plus point for Chelsea under Maresca so far has been their form away from home.
In seven away league matches this season, the Blues have picked up 16 points. It should give them confidence for their trip to Spurs on the weekend.
Chelsea’s away record in the Premier League this season
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-6 Chelsea
Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
Leicester City 1-2 Chelsea
Southampton 1-5 Chelsea
Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think Chelsea are in the title race despite a few suggestions from people that they’re in the mix. If their away form continues like it is, top four should be a shoe-in for them at the very least.
The expansive way that Spurs play their football could well play into the hands of visitors Chelsea on Sunday because they counter-attack teams so effectively this season.
Related Posts