Two sides of London clash at Stamford Bridge today, with both looking to recover from adversity in their respective derby losses right before last month’s international break.
On Chelsea’s side we welcome Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson back to the starting lineup. We will need them at their best if we are to break Tottenham and their defence down at the Bridge tonight.
**Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):**
Sánchez | Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella | Caicedo, Enzo (c) | Neto, Palmer, Sancho | Jackson
_Substitutes from: Jorgensen, Tosin, Badiashile, Acheampong, James, Dewsbury-Hall, Madueke, George, Nkunku_
**Tottenham starting XI (4-3-3?):**
Vicario | Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Ugogie | Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison | Odobert, Solanke, Son (c)
_Substitutes from: Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Davies, Gray, Bissouma, Sarr, Moore, Johnson, Tel_
**Date / Time:** Thursday, April 3, 2025, 20.00 BST; 3pm EDT; 12:30am IST (next day)
**Venue:** Stamford Bridge, SW6
**Referee:** Craig Pawson (on pitch); Jarred Gillett (VAR; no semi-automated offside yet)
**On TV:** Sky Sports Main Event (UK); none (USA); Star Sports Select HD1 (India); SuperSport Premier League, Canal+ Sport 3 (NGA); [**elsewhere**](https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/chelsea-vs-tottenham-hotspur/17y19#4960660)
**Streaming:** Sky Go (UK); Peacock (USA); Disney+ Hotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)
Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!