1 Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham
Only a fast reminder:
Chelsea supervisor Mauricio Pochettino has opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation towards Tottenham with just one change to the crew that drew 2-2 at Aston Villa on Saturday.
Djordje Petrovic begins in aim with Alfie Gilchrist – on for Thiago Silva – at right-back and Marc Cucurella on the opposite aspect, whereas Trevoh Chalobah and Benoit Badiashile crew up at centre-back.
Moises Caicedo and captain Conor Gallagher hyperlink up in midfield with star man Cole Palmer at No10.
Noni Madueke covers the fitting flank with Mykhailo Mudryk on the opposite aspect, whereas Nicolas Jackson spearheads the assault.
Right here come the groups!
Stamford Bridge is able to host tonight’s high-stakes London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham.
The Blues are pushing for a late European push whereas Spurs are combating it out with Aston Villa for a top-four end.
The hosts are being led by captain Conor Gallagher to the pitch whereas Son Heung-min dons the guests’ esteemed armband.
Not lengthy to go now…!
Surprising Conte report
Chelsea have despatched former boss Antonio Conte a profitable provide to return at Stamford Bridge, based on sensational reviews.
Conte, 54, was sacked by the Blues in the summertime of 2018 following two seasons in cost.
The Italian tactician has since labored for fierce London rivals Tottenham, whom the West Londoners are going through tonight, by whom he was axed final March following an explosive rant and has since been a free agent.
Based on La Repubblica, Chelsea have been in “shut contact” with thr ex-Juventus boss in current days.
The identical report provides that Conte has emerged as a critical goal to switch under-fire present supervisor Mauricio Pochettino.
Pochettino, 52, could have a yr remaining on his contract come the tip of the season.
James Maddison shock
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has opted to begin star man James Maddison on the bench towards London rivals Chelsea.
That’s mainly the one main shocker throughout each Premier League groups’ beginning line-ups.
Hopefully Postecoglou can clarify why he determined to drop Maddison for this necessary sport as Spurs are chasing after a top-four end with Aston Villa forward of them.
The Aussie tactician has opted for Brennan Johnson as an alternative, who can be main a crowded assault alongside Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison and captain Son Heung-min.
Son Heung-min milestone
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min is ready to play his 299th Premier League match amid a shocking nine-year spell in north London.
That strikes Son as joint third alongside Darren Anderton amongst Spurs’ main look makers within the English prime flight, behind Hugo Lloris (361) and Harry Kane (317).
Nonetheless, the star ahead must do higher with Chelsea tonight as he has scored solely two objectives in 18 matches towards the Blues throughout all competitions.
The South Korea worldwide hasn’t hit the goal in any of his final 10 appearances towards the West Londoners.
