Tottenham v Chelsea – Line-ups, stats and preview

Tottenham v Chelsea Match Preview

Tottenham host Chelsea on Saturday afternoon with the chance to keep the pressure up on rivals Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.

Micky van de Ven’s heroics at Everton last weekend saw Spurs maintain third place in the table and a win against the Blues could see them keep up the chase.

Thomas Frank has started well at Tottenham and could make a statement with victory at home. Both sides have scored 17 times in the league so far so goals could be plentiful, while Chelsea have a great record at Spurs’ new ground.

The Blues have won five of their six league visits to Tottenham Stadium. What a record!

Tottenham v Chelsea team news

Tottenham have plenty of injury concerns. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has been in fine form but missed the cup defeat at Newcastle in midweek, but is expected to play.

Defenders Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie are doubts, while Frank has a long list of long-term absentees including James Maddison, Yves Bissouma, Dominic Solanke and Ben Davies.

Chelsea saw Liam Delap return from his hamstring injury in midweek but he was sent-off against Wolves so sits out a ban.

Cole Palmer is still missing, while Levi Colwill and Mykhalo Mudryk remain out long term.

Tottenham v Chelsea expected line-ups

Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kudus, Bergvall, Simons; Kolo Muani

Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Santos, Garnacho; Pedro

Tottenham v Chelsea stats

• Spurs have won just one of their last 13 Premier League games against Chelsea (D2 L10), losing the last four in a row since a 2-0 home win in February 2023
• Chelsea have won five of their six Premier League games against Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (L1), earning more victories at the ground than any other visiting side
• Tottenham Hotspur have won five of their nine Premier League matches this season (D2 L2), as many as they won in their last 26 games under Ange Postecoglou last season (D4 L17)

How to watch Tottenham v Chelsea

The match is broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League. It can be streamed on Sky’s platforms and on Now.