Match Threads Spurs vs Chelsea - Match Thread

[Bulletspur]

SPURS 0-2 CHELSEA
Willian (2)​

Spurs: Gazzaniga, Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen (Rose), Dier (Eriksen), Sissoko, Dele, Lucas 9Ndombele), Son, Kane (c).
Subs: Vorm, Foyth, Winks, Lo Celso.

Chelsea: Arrizabalaga; Zouma, Rudiger, Tomori; Azpilicueta, Kante, Kovacic, Alonso; Willian, Mount; Abraham.
Subs: Caballero, Christiansen, James, Pulisic, Jorginho, Hudson-Odoi, Batshuayi.

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REFEREE: ___ Anthony Taylor

TEAM FORM: __ Spurs WLWLW _______ Chelsea LWLWL ___ (All Competitions)

Chelsea have won just 2 of their last 13 away Premier League (PL) games against us (D5 L6). They had been unbeaten in their top-flight away games against us previously (W11 D6). They have had 53 different PL goal scorers against us (excluding own goals), more than any side has had against another in the competition. No team has won more PL London derby matches than Chelsea (128, level with Arsenal), while only West Ham (100) have lost more such games than us (87).

Chelsea have lost 4 of their last 5 PL matches (W1) - as many as they had in their previous 24 in the competition (W14 D6 L4). They haven't lost 3 consecutive PL games since November 2015.. The have lost 15 matches in all competition during 2019, their most in a single year since 2000 (also 15). They last lost more in a year back in 1994 (17 defeats).

We have won 3 of our last 5 PL games against Chelsea (L2), as many as we had in our previous 20 against them in the competition (W3 D9 L8). We have won 4 of our last 5 PL games (L1), more than we had in our previous 15 in the competition (W3 D6 L6).

Jose has won 12 and lost none of his 13 home games in all competitions against sides he has previously managed, winning all 3 against Chelsea (Once with Inter-Milan and twice with Man Utd). Dele has scored 5 goals in his last 4 PL meetings against Chelsea. Against no side has he scored more goals in the competition (5). Son has been directly involved in 12 goals in his last 9 home games for us in all competitions, scoring 7 and assisting 5.

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[Bulletspur]

A win and we would have done the unthinkable and be in 4th spot, considering we were in 14th going nowhere a few weeks ago. However I predict a draw

 

[JCRD]

I predict 6-2 Spurs.

Many goals, many chances. I also think someone will get sent off.

 

[GutBucket]

Alli seems to always score against them, I expect a win and him to continue the trend.

 

[JimmyG2]

Our form guide
is the exact reverse of theirs:
WLWLW/ LWLWL.
Prediction not looking good
if the trend continues.

 

[Doctor Dinkey]

These are the games we tend to do badly in- when our form coming into the match is a lot better than our elite opponent, but we never turn up and allow them to snatch a win. Hopefully José will ensure that our mindset for this game doesn't allow me hat to happen again.

 

[teok]

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[DJS]

Im just a bit worried about the midfield battle as Chelsea have some really good engine room midfielders and this is obviously our weakest area at moment.

 

[worcestersauce]

We could be going into tomorrow's game in 8th and come out of it 4th some incentive eh! I guess we could come out of it still 8th but let's not go there.

 

[Shadydan]

Im just a bit worried about the midfield battle as Chelsea have some really good engine room midfielders and this is obviously our weakest area at moment.

Fine we'll win the attacking battle.

 

[wrd]

Im just a bit worried about the midfield battle as Chelsea have some really good engine room midfielders and this is obviously our weakest area at moment.

We'll probably go long and try and avoid a midfield duel unless we play Ndombele.

 

[Mr Pink]

Chelsea will carry a threat coming forward. I'll be surprised if we keep a clean sheet.

The good news is they're very vulnerable at the back and have got worse in the last few weeks.

I honestly think we'll completely overwhelm them with our front four if we start with a high tempo.

I'm sure we'll mix it up tactically, but I just can't see us not scoring a few tomorrow.

3-1 Spurs. Kane, Dele and Son all on the scoresheet, just like last time at Wembley!

 

[TottTommy]

If we play to our best, then we will win.

 

[riggi]

Too many are looking forward to tomorrow.

Chelsea win.

 

[slartibartfast]

Too many are looking forward to tomorrow.

Chelsea win.

Relax. I've put a fiver on them to win. We'll be fine

 

[Misfit]

Too many are looking forward to tomorrow.

Chelsea win.

I feel as I did for the Yanited game - pessimistic.

 

[walworthyid]

I dislike chelsea with a real passion. More than any other team. I cannot stand them. Odious team with odious classless fans.

We must win.

 

[yiddopaul]

Too many are looking forward to tomorrow.

Chelsea win.

Always happens when we're 'favourites' against the top 6. Either they up there game, or we get complacent. Got a good feeling about it to be honest though. 4-1 Spurs.

 

[Fidget]

I feel as I did for the Yanited game - pessimistic.

Well there’s hoping for you

 

[easley91]

First game for Jose where he's had a full week to prepare, let's not forget that. Hopefully a lot of work has gone into this one and we see a fast start. I just beg that those going really make it a fortress and intimidating for them on their first visit. South stand needs to be on from minute one to minute 90.