Closed Tottenham v Chelsea

[The Chels 2,502]

Got a good feeling about this one weirdly.

For all Tottenhams athleticism they don't have much in the way of creativity, if (and i accept that's a big if) we can defend well, we might not find it as hard to stop them scoring as we think.

Also hopefully if we win we can kick on and have a decent run because all this relegation talk (even in jest) is getting incredibly tedious.

That's the thing about pressing though. If you do it well, especially against a leaky defence like ours, then you can be in on goal and have good chances without needing to be particularly creative with the ball.

[xPetrCechx 13,571]

That's horrific tbh. Christ knows why I've called it 3 point lane in the last few years, looks like it has been anything but!

Spurs get better...

[Laylabelle 9,535]

That's horrific tbh. Christ knows why I've called it 3 point lane in the last few years, looks like it has been anything but!

was all fine till that loss when JT got sent off first time ever.

That was the start of it then we've been shit there since unbeaten run ended.

[Starman60 1,343]

I think for us to win this one we will need to score at least two, because I'll be very surprised if we keep a clean sheet. Then again I'll be very surprised if we can manage to score two....Just shows you where my level of confidence in the side is at present.

I think that the only gameplan is a very simple one.....Keep getting fouled 20 yards out.....dive if you have to........Willian will do the rest

[the wes 7,212]

Bego

Azpi gc iva baba

Zouma matic

William cesc hazard

Remy

snap mate i fancy that line up aswell the only thing i would change is willian on the right hazard in the no10 role and kenedy on the left side the reason i pick kenedy cause he tracks back hazard and pedro doesn't track back on the left winger

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Here's something interesting - recent history suggests that we get a better result at Spurs when in bad form (results + performances) rather than good.

We won last two games, we are in best form of the season, so...

[Laylabelle 9,535]

We've gotta win 2 league games in a row at some point..be nice to start tomorrow

[robsblubot 3,595]

Tottenham are a good side, but nothing special really. They have historically? (as far as I can remember) played incredibly wide, so the wings will demand a little bit of extra care from Jose.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Ramires on the wing with Oscar and/or William (no striker).

They are weak in the center of the pitch though and I think Matic can be our advantage as his game is improving. Cahill on Kane will be a mismatch as Cahill cannot handle him IMO.

[LAM09 7,056]

I hope this match will kick start our Prem campaign. 2-1 win!

[nullabletype 987]

Think Spurs are going to embarrass us unfortunately.

[Jase 43,479]

*bump*

[1chelsea 864]

Think Spurs are going to embarrass us unfortunately.

you feel they will embarrass you, you. I feel the team is going to do well. Think positive for the hour of truth is here

[Jase 43,479]

Expecting the worst today. Getting a draw would feel like a win!

[Spike 12,049]

7am on a Sunday? lmao

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

6 am for me haha ffs.

I think Spurs are favorites, but I also have a cheeky feeling that Hazard will tear them a new one.

[stroey 2,525]

Eden Hazard: Has not scored for Chelsea in his last 1869 mins (31 hours, 9 mins) of action #cfc

this streak will end today, I feel it.

[Jype 6,398]

Feeling strangely optimistic about today.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Crap. I thought this was 2 hours later than it actually is

I hope I can get home in time...

[DYC. 7,542]

Prove me wrong, Chels.

I'll take the entire squad to McDonald's if they get the W.

[Chelsea4 1,521]

Chelsea team v Tottenham: Begovic; Ivanovic ©, Zouma, Cahill, Azpilicueta; Fabregas, Matic; Willian, Oscar, Pedro; Hazard. #CFC

Chelsea subs today: Amelia, Djilobodji, Baba Rahman, Mikel, Loftus-Cheek, Kenedy, Diego Costa.