Chelsea Vs Tottenham Match Preview
A prestigious record will be on the line as both London clubs play out the second leg of the London derby. Spurs have not defeated the blues away since a narrow1:0 win way back on February 10th 1990 goal scored by Gary Linckers. Spurs however needs all three points from this fixture to keep their slim title hopes alive following the draw by Leicester on Sunday.
Chelsea defensive duo of Cahill and John Terry had been passed fit to play by Hiddink as he hopes they can help the defending champions guarantee top spot to Leicester who are eight points clear at the summit. The defending and descending champions now have the chance to decide the destination of the title they convincingly won last term.
The reverse fixture ended in a stalemate with both sides showing defensive resolute. Eden Hazard was then deployed by Mourinho as a false nine with the Belgian denied a goal by a superb save from Hugo Lloris.This fixture however should provide mouth-watering goal action with both opposition attackers in great form. Eden Hazard however will be keen to make his mark in this derby following his brace against Bournemouth last time out while fellow attackers Willian and Pedro will all be out to thwart a late title bid by Tottenham. John Obi Mikel would likely be restored to his normal position in the middle of the park with Cesc Fabregas instead of the heart of the defence where he has played in recent weeks.
Dele Ali spurs top assist provider and PFA young player of the year award will not feature following a three match ban for throwing a punch in their draw with the hawthorns last week.Thibaut
Courtois will as well be serving the last of his two match suspension from a red card.
Chelsea defensive duo of Cahill and John Terry had been passed fit to play by Hiddink as he hopes they can help the defending champions guarantee top spot to Leicester who are eight points clear at the summit. The defending and descending champions now have the chance to decide the destination of the title they convincingly won last term.
The reverse fixture ended in a stalemate with both sides showing defensive resolute. Eden Hazard was then deployed by Mourinho as a false nine with the Belgian denied a goal by a superb save from Hugo Lloris.This fixture however should provide mouth-watering goal action with both opposition attackers in great form. Eden Hazard however will be keen to make his mark in this derby following his brace against Bournemouth last time out while fellow attackers Willian and Pedro will all be out to thwart a late title bid by Tottenham. John Obi Mikel would likely be restored to his normal position in the middle of the park with Cesc Fabregas instead of the heart of the defence where he has played in recent weeks.
Dele Ali spurs top assist provider and PFA young player of the year award will not feature following a three match ban for throwing a punch in their draw with the hawthorns last week.Thibaut
Courtois will as well be serving the last of his two match suspension from a red card.