Chelsea host London rivals Tottenham on Saturday, 05;30 pm Nigerian time, as both clubs look to claim the London derby bragging rights in a match that was full of drama last season.
The Blues ended Spurs hopes of winning the Premier League title in May after they came from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in a match that also produced 12 yellow cards.
Fast-forward six months, and Chelsea now lead the Premier League standings following a remarkable six-game winning run although Mauricio Pochettinos Spurs side remain the only unbeaten team in the top-flight.
But following Spurs disappointing Champions League exit in midweek at AS Monaco, Pochettino will be desperate for a better performance against Englands in-form team.
Chelsea will soon be able to welcome back Kurt Zouma from his long-term injury but he is lacking match fitness and probably wont be in the squad here.
The same applies for Marco Van Ginkel, who is close to being match ready. But Antonio Conte is unlikely to make any changes to his side, with the 3-4-3 formation proving impossible for opposition sides to cope with.
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino made four changes for the Champions League defeat in Monaco on Tuesday but the likes of Jan Vertonghen, Christian Eriksen and Kyle Walker will come back in to the starting lineup here.
Danny Rose is suspended, while Ben Davies is injured so Vertonghen will have to fill in at left-back, with Kevin Wimmer likely to start alongside Eric Dier in the heart of the Tottenham defence.
Erik Lamela and Toby Alderweireld remain injured, while Harry Winks will be hoping for a third successive start after impressing against West Ham last weekend.
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Chelsea win and over 2.5 goals at 2.60.
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The Blues ended Spurs hopes of winning the Premier League title in May after they came from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in a match that also produced 12 yellow cards.
Fast-forward six months, and Chelsea now lead the Premier League standings following a remarkable six-game winning run although Mauricio Pochettinos Spurs side remain the only unbeaten team in the top-flight.
But following Spurs disappointing Champions League exit in midweek at AS Monaco, Pochettino will be desperate for a better performance against Englands in-form team.
Chelsea will soon be able to welcome back Kurt Zouma from his long-term injury but he is lacking match fitness and probably wont be in the squad here.
The same applies for Marco Van Ginkel, who is close to being match ready. But Antonio Conte is unlikely to make any changes to his side, with the 3-4-3 formation proving impossible for opposition sides to cope with.
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino made four changes for the Champions League defeat in Monaco on Tuesday but the likes of Jan Vertonghen, Christian Eriksen and Kyle Walker will come back in to the starting lineup here.
Danny Rose is suspended, while Ben Davies is injured so Vertonghen will have to fill in at left-back, with Kevin Wimmer likely to start alongside Eric Dier in the heart of the Tottenham defence.
Erik Lamela and Toby Alderweireld remain injured, while Harry Winks will be hoping for a third successive start after impressing against West Ham last weekend.
Betting Tips>>>>
Chelsea win and over 2.5 goals at 2.60.
DROP YOUR PREDICTIONS!!!
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