Chelsea make the trip to Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday in a fascinating cross-capital clash.
Enzo Maresca’s side sit second in the table heading into Sunday’s fixtures, though the Italian has downplayed his side’s title chances. Chelsea are the youngest side in the Premier League this season but have shown encouraging signs under the new head coach.
An emphatic 5-1 win at Southampton in midweek extended their free-scoring form. Chelsea the joint-leading scorers in the division (31) this season, alongside Brentford. The Blues have averaged 2.6 goals per game across all competitions, the highest average in a season in the club’s history.
Chelsea will hope to pile more pressure on their London rivals. Spurs are in the bottom half after an inconsistent start to the season and unrest surfaced from the supporters after defeat at Bournemouth in midweek.
Chelsea XI vs Tottenham – Predicted lineup and team news
Chelsea team news
Chelsea have limited injury concerns with Reece James and Wesley Fofana the only first-team regulars absent for the trip to Spurs. Mykhailo Mudryk is also ill, while youngster Omari Kellyman remains out with a hamstring issue.
Maresca’s big decisions will come in the final third after rotating his options at Southampton. Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku impressed during rare league starts at St Mary’s, with Nicolas Jackson and Pedro Neto unused on the bench.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Spurs
Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson.
When is Tottenham vs Chelsea?
Tottenham Hotspur host Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday 8th December. Kick-off in North London is 16:30 GMT.
What channel will Tottenham vs Chelsea be on?
Sunday’s London derby will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Go UK, NOW TV UK and Sky Sports Ultra.
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