It is another London derby on the cards this Sunday with an under-fire Chelsea side playing hosts to their rivals from across the city Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.
Thomas Tuchel’s men have misfired in recent weeks and a 1-1 stalemate away at Brighton added to the misery for the west Londoners whose faltering challenge for the title looks all but over.
Sitting third in the league standings, a top four finish will be high on the priority list at the Bridge with the likes of West Ham United, Manchester United and Spurs themselves hoping to make a push for the coveted Champions League qualification berths.
Chelsea’s recent run of form has been far from encouraging barring the showings in the Carabao Cup where they stand assured of a matchup in the final against rivals Liverpool.
A return to winning ways, however, will be of much importance to Tuchel’s Chelsea outfit when they step out on home turf over the weekend in the high-billed derby game against Antonio Conte’s Spurs.
WHEN AND WHERE?
Attention now turns to Sunday. 👊 pic.twitter.com/r2G17b7sQw
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 19, 2022
Date – 23 January 2021
Time – 4:30 PM GMT
Venue – Stamford Bridge
TEAM NEWS
Edouard Mendy remains unavailable for selection owing to his AFCON enforced absence with Thomas Tuchel certain to start with Kepa between the goalposts for Chelsea.
A recent absentee in Andreas Christensen could, meanwhile, be in line for a return to the team sheet after missing the last two games with a positive Covid-19 test.
PREDICTION
Chelsea will find it tough against their city rivals Spurs amid the dip in form witnessed by the Champions League holders in recent weeks. Expect the weekend clash to fizzle out in another draw.
Chelsea 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
