Tottenham Hotspur is looking to once again claim the top spot in the league table with a win against Chelsea, who are currently struggling in the contest. In the league table, these two teams are quite far from each other. The Spurs are sitting at the second of the league table with 26 points, just one point below the top of the league table. On the other hand, Chelsea is at the 13th of the league table with just 12 points, a point behind the 12th. Surprisingly, from the previous 175 matches they played, it was Chelsea who holds more wins. They won 77 of those matches, while the Spurs were able to win 56 matches. This meeting is on November 7, 2023, at 4:00 AM (GMT+8).
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs’ head coach, Ange Postecoglou, warned ex-Spurs boss Pochettino not to expect a guard of honour when he returns to North London. The Australian’s free-flowing squad could be applauded if performances continue. In a match against Crystal Palace, Tottenham struggled to unlock the Eagles’ backline, but an own goal by Joel Ward set the wheels in motion. Postecoglou achieved a feat that none of his predecessors managed, taking 26 points from his first 10 games in the competition. However, victories for Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool could push Tottenham down to fourth spot by Monday. Postecoglou aims to become the third Premier League head coach to traverse his first 11 games unbeaten after Frank Clark and Maurizio Sarri.
Destiny Udogie who sustained a knock when they faced the Palace, is possible to return in this match, as his recovery is progressing. However, Ben Davies, who replaced him had a blow to his ankle, is unlikely to return here. Perisic, Solomon, Whiteman, and Sessegnon all remain on the treatment table, as they have yet to recover from their injuries.
Chelsea
Chelsea’s recent matches with London rivals have left them with a disappointing record, losing a 2-0 lead to Arsenal and a 2-2 draw with Brentford. The Blues have also suffered a 90-minute defeat against Brentford, who scored twice on the counter. With their mini-revival stopped, 11th-placed Chelsea is currently in mid-table mediocrity. However, they have restored some pride with a last-16 EFL Cup win over Blackburn. As the Blues’ Stamford Bridge struggles continue, they have taken seven points from their last three top-flight fixtures on the road, despite facing bottom-half teams in Fulham, Bournemouth, and Burnley. However, their February stopover at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium resulted in a 2-0 defeat, and manager Josep Pochettino’s thoughts are being scrutinized as he tries to prevent their 16th Premier League loss of 2023 at his former venue.
Just like the Spurs, Chelsea is also facing series of injuries, that will surely affect them. They will be without Chilwell, Lavia, Fofana, Knunku, Chalobah, and Chukwuemeka, due to their own injuries. Fortunately, Thiago Silva is expected to return in this match.
Prediction:
Tottenham Hotspur (3.0)
Odds: -0.90
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