Chelsea head to Tottenham on Sunday for a big London derby and former Blue Chris Sutton has made his prediction for the game.
The Blues have made a strong start to the season and sit second following their win over Southampton on Wednesday night, seven points behind leaders Liverpool.
Enzo Maresca’s men have exceeded many people’s expectations so far and are also the top scorers in the league with 31 goals from 14 games.
Sutton makes Tottenham vs Chelsea prediction
The only thing missing from Chelsea’s start to the season is a win against a traditional big six side having lost against Manchester City and Liverpool, whilst they drew against Manchester United and Arsenal.
A win against Tottenham would tick that box and the Blues do have a very good recent record against their rivals, and won the corresponding fixture 4-1 last season, with Nicolas Jackson scoring a hat-trick.
Enzo Maresca congratulates his players. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Chelsea will be looking to make it four Premier League wins in a row when they face Tottenham on Sunday. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Chelsea will certainly fancy their chances given Tottenham’s start to the season, with Ange Postecoglou’s side currently tenth in the table, although they have beaten City, United and Aston Villa this season.
You never know what Tottenham you are going to get and they are capable of beating the Blues, but Sutton can’t see that happening.
“Usually I would expect a reaction from Spurs but they are so unpredictable that I don’t know what will happen,” he told BBC Sport.
“They could win this game 4-0 like they did against Manchester City, or lose it by the same scoreline. 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.”
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Chelsea had the luxury in midweek of resting several players ahead of Sunday’s game with Maresca making seven changes for the trip to Southampton.
Nicolas Jackson, Pedro Neto and Levi Colwill all had the night off and will be fresh and ready to go as Chelsea look to make it four Premier League wins a row and further consolidate their place in the top four.