The Blues eye victory against Spurs at home
Kick-off : 4:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Stamford Bridge, London
Chelsea are currently 5th in the points table after 30 games with 56 points. They will be aiming to lessen the points difference between them and Spurs who are on 4th. Chelsea has chances of finishing in the top four.
The Blues were knocked out of the this season’s Champions League by Barcelona in the round of 16. But have FA Cup semi-final to look up to in coming days.
On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur are currently in the top four in the table. They are on 61 points after 30 games and are looking good to play in next season’s Champions League.
Spurs also had their dreams of European success this season shattered as they were knocked out by Juventus in the round of 16. But have an FA Cup game coming up against Manchester United in April.
So far Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have played each other 159 times. Out of that the Blues have won on 68 occasions while Spurs have won on 51 occasions, 40 other games have been a draw.
Team news and possible line-ups
Harry Winks is doubtful for Tottenham Hotspur for the weekend game. While Toby Alderweireld is available and will likely play. Also Harry Kane remains sidelined.
As for Chelsea, Ethan Ampadu and David Luiz will not be available as due to injuries. While Ross Barkley and Andreas Christensen are both doubts. Also Thibaut Courtois is available aand will likely play.
Tottenham Hotspur XI : Lloris, Trippier, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies, Dembele, Dier, Eriksen, Alli, Lamela, Son.
Chelsea XI : Courtois, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger, Moses, Fabregas, Kante, Alonso, Willian, Hazard, Pedro.
Prediction
I think it will be a close game between two of Premier League’s top sides. It might end 2-2.
