Chelsea are set to play against Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League match on Monday night, and they aim to build their streak of victories.
Pundit Chris Sutton thinks that all indicators suggest a victory for the in-form Tottenham side. However, the return of Chelsea’s manager, Mauricio Pochettino, to a place where he was dismissed in 2019 adds an element of uncertainty to the outcome.
In the lead-up to the match, a BBC columnist has assessed the situation, noting that the Lilywhites are currently leading the table and remain unbeaten under their new head coach, Ange Postecoglou.
On the other hand, Chelsea have displayed inconsistent form this season.
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Despite the Blues’ strong showings against opponents like Liverpool, Arsenal, and Brighton in the Carabao Cup, this former Premier League striker has lingering doubts about the outcome of the London derby on Monday. The prediction is a 2-0 win in favor of the home team.
While writing in the BBC Column, Sutton said:
“I’ve gone with Tottenham to win this one but, at the back of my mind, I have a nagging doubt about that. On paper, it’s pretty easy to predict how the game will go – Spurs are top of the table and haven’t lost under Ange Postecoglou, while Chelsea are so erratic.”
“I am still going to go with my instinct and back Tottenham, because I think they are a better team than Chelsea are – but the Pochettino factor makes me think that, somehow, his side will find a way to win, and he will be the one who bursts Postecoglou’s bubble.”
Under Postecoglou’s management, Tottenham are enjoying excellent form in the league, with eight wins and two draws in their first ten matches.
This impressive performance has positioned them at the top of the league standings after 10 games. In their latest league match, the Spurs secured a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
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Meanwhile, Chelsea are struggling in the league. They have managed to win just three out of their ten games and currently find themselves in the 11th position.
They lag behind Spurs by 14 points and are coming off a 2-0 home defeat to Brentford in their recent match. Tottenham are entering this fixture on the back of a four-game winning streak following a 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
They are aiming for a second consecutive victory over Chelsea on Monday, setting the stage for an interesting showdown between these two London rivals.
