Match Threads Spurs vs Chelsea - Match Thread

[Gareth88]

Spurs 3 Chelsea 2

 

[Erm33]

We will win 2-1

 

[worcestersauce]

This is Chelsea's biggest game of the season, this is the one they don't want to lose so they'll be up for it. Attitude is everything today if we are up for it we will take them down.

 

[cider spurs]

Reckon our fullbacks will be targeted. Vert's not blessed with pace, and Aurier whilst competent going forward, lacks somewhat at times performing the defensive elements of his game.

The likes of Pulisic, Odoi and Willian are going to be key for them I believe.

Subdue their wingers, I reckon we win this.

 

[Mr Pink]

Why are so many negative?

Chelsea have been terrible recently, that defence of theirs!

 

[jimbo]

Why are so many negative?

Chelsea have been terrible recently, that defence of theirs!

I think it’s because, like a posh West Ham, they will raise themselves against us.

Hopefully we raise ourselves too.

 

[Hugh DeMann]

Why are so many negative?

Chelsea have been terrible recently, that defence of theirs!

It's the fact that their fans and players will be well up for this game. Even when they are on a bad run then teams like Chelsea or Arsenal can pull something out if the hat.

I agree though that we are favourites for good reason so hopefully we can do the business.

 

[easley91]

Why are so many negative?

Chelsea have been terrible recently, that defence of theirs!

Because it's a derby and everyone knows form means nothing in a derby. Chelsea have the quality to punish any sloppiness at the back, which we know we do have in us at times. Chelsea may not be the Chelsea of old, but they still pose a threat. Personally I see both sides scoring, so que a 0-0 incoming.

 

[tony0379]

Why are so many negative?

Chelsea have been terrible recently, that defence of theirs!

So were utd when we turned up there

 

[Deleted member 27995]

I dislike Chelsea on so many levels, top of the bill, the support that exists on one side of my family. I hate getting that fucking shitty phone call when they scrape a shit result against us and rub it in.

Build up feels exactly the same as it did against United and we didn't turn up.

We're at home today, for fuck sake turn up otherwise we'll get jack shit again.

 

[spursfan77]

Interesting that quick counter attacks are their Achilles heel. Rudiger coming back is key for them and this game I feel. If he’s in the team it’s a vastly different prospect than him not being in the side.

Spurs can underscore defensive failings that threaten Lampard’s Chelsea future | Jonathan Wilson

For all their attacking vim Frank Lampard’s Chelsea are highly vulnerable to a rapid counterattack, and José Mourinho’s Spurs are well-placed to take advantage on Sunday

www.theguardian.com

 

[Grapo2001]

Really looking forward to this. First game I've even remotely been "up for" this season. We have beaten some lesser teams since Mou has been here, but we need to lay down a marker today.

 

[ajspurs]

Why are so many negative?

Chelsea have been terrible recently, that defence of theirs!

Come on mate we've been here plenty of times. Recently with United away, those times when we've gone to the Emirates against Arsenal's shit defence only for that to become irrelevant and be played completely off the park.

They are still a good side and have been better away from home this season. It's all about how we play on the day.

I can see us being a real problem for them today, but I can just as equally see them being difficult and menacing too.

 

[JCRD]

COYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYS

I have had a rethink of my prediction and think it will be 5 - 2 and not 6-2

Need to put them back in their places

 

[Wadec]

Fancy us to do a number on them. More experienced team and manager.

Think Jose will aim to frustrate them with our set up. Think we will crowd out the defence with a deeper midfield, look for long balls to Kane and Dele, Son and Moura (if he starts?) Running beyond.

Kane to be MOM without scoring is my prediction.

 

[John48]

This game will depend on how the front 4 play. If they can dominate the way they did against Burnley or similar then Chelski will be more on the backfoot than they would want to be & that can only affect their attacking ability. If Chelski dominate the ball though it will be a very difficult game for us.

 

[Giovanni]

Kante coming up againt dier in and around the area fills me with dread. This game is 50/50 imo.

 

[iddebu52]

This is Chelsea's biggest game of the season, this is the one they don't want to lose so they'll be up for it. Attitude is everything today if we are up for it we will take them down.

..............and this will be our marker for the challenge of top 4 placings....our lads will spill blooooooooddddddd! COYS

 

[Phomesy]

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).

Um... That was true up to the united game a few weeks back wasn't it?

 

[Mr Pink]

So were utd when we turned up there

Away to OT under the lights is a different proposition altogether.

I'm not saying it's an easy fixture and they most definitely have quality, but our recent record against them is good, particularly at home.

Add in the Jose factor and they're defensive issues and I'm reasonably confident.