Later on this evening, Spurs return to action, 18 days after their last game, as they face London rivals Chelsea. For many fans it feels like when youâd go back to school after two ½ weeks off for Easter or Christmas. Furthermore, it is the only game of the Premier League gameweek that is on at the same time as the Darts. Now that really is a shame.
Nevertheless, back to the football. It is hard to be enthused by a game that means a little as tonight. It feels like a serious chore. You could argue Ange needs a win for his future â but does he? He will be sacked if Spurs do not win the Europa League. He wonât be sacked if they do. It feels as simple as that. Really.Â
Should Spurs win every single league game but not win the Europa League, he will go. If they lose every single league game but win the Europa League, he will stay (if he wants to). That said, a win would certainly go a way to trying to help the atmosphere around the club.Â
How both teams are lining up at Stamford Bridge in the game this evening
The XI he has tasked with doing so is as follows; Vicario; Spence, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison, Odobert, Solanke, Son. Meanwhile, the substitutes bench consists of
Kinsky; Porro, Davies, Gray, Bissouma, Sarr, Moore, Johnson, Tel.Â
For the first time since the reverse fixture, van de Ven and Romero start a Premier League game together. Letâs pray they can participate longer than that game, especially Romero. It is a very attack minded midfield, certainly one with plenty of creativity in it. A little surprised to see Udogie in over Porro.Â
Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca has opted for a line up of; Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson. Â
Typically, having previously had a knock, Cole Palmer is fit to start this game. Although he has not been in the best form in 2025, you would still much rather he was not playing. Similarly, Nicolas Jackson is in for his first game since the second of February. Â
With three points here, Angeâs side have the opportunity to rise to the dizzy heights of 13th in the league. Exciting. If that doesnât motivate the players, it is hard to know what will. Â