Sunday’s clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium promises to deliver drama, excitement, and plenty of talking points as Chelsea aim to continue their fine form while Tottenham look to rebound from their recent struggles. Let’s take a look at how to watch Tottenham vs Chelsea.
Tottenham vs Chelsea: A crucial clash for both clubs
This Sunday, Tottenham Hotspur are set to host Chelsea in what promises to be a pivotal Premier League encounter, but the timing could not be worse for Ange Postecoglou’s side.
Spurs currently find themselves languishing in tenth place in the league standings, trailing second-placed Chelsea by a significant eight points, with Liverpool perched atop the table.
Chelsea, on the other hand, come into this clash brimming with confidence after a dominant 5-1 victory over Southampton.
Their recent form has been formidable, with four wins and a single draw against Arsenal in their last five matches.
Spurs, by contrast, are struggling to find any semblance of consistency, having secured just one win in their last five outings—a convincing 4-0 victory over Manchester City.
Their most recent performance was a disheartening 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth, further compounding their woes. Injuries have also ravaged Tottenham’s squad, leaving them particularly vulnerable in defence.
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Ben Davies, who has been filling in as a makeshift centre-back, picked up an injury against Bournemouth, leaving Postecoglou with only one fit centre-back heading into Sunday’s clash.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are expected to field a well-rested squad, having given several key players a break in their last match.
When and where is the game?
The game will be hosted at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, 8 December 2024, with kick-off scheduled for 4:30 pm UK time.
How to watch Tottenham vs Chelsea
Fans in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Go UK NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, BBC Radio 5 Live.
Team news: injury woes for both sides
Tottenham’s injury list continues to grow, with key players including Wilson Odobert, Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, Mikey Moore, and Richarlison all ruled out.
Cristian Romero could feature as he is due to train with the squad, while Rodrigo Bentancur is unavailable as he is still suspended – this game makes it his fourth game out of seven. Ben Davies is also expected to miss this clash.
Chelsea on the other hand, have two major absentees with Recce James and Wesley Fofana both out due to a hamstring problem.
The Spurs Web prediction
This weekend’s fixture, however, holds substantial weight for both sides. Chelsea’s pursuit of league leaders Liverpool hinges on maintaining their momentum, while Tottenham desperately need to arrest their decline.
With injuries mounting for Spurs and Chelsea riding high, I am tempted to lean towards Chelsea. The Blues have one of the best attacks, while the Lilywhites are struggling to put together a back four, for that reason, I go for a 3-1 win for Chelsea.