Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: the London derby that Spurs fear

Chelsea resume Premier League action after the international break with a high-stakes London derby, as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Stamford Bridge. With history on their side, the Blues will look to continue their dominance over their North London rivals.
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Looking Ahead: The 2025 Showdown

As the two teams prepare for their next Premier League clash, everything points to another potential Chelsea victory, or at the very least, an unbeaten outcome. Chelsea currently sit comfortably in fourth place, while Tottenham languishes in 14th. With the gap in form and position widening, Spurs will need something extraordinary to end their Stamford Bridge woes.

Enzo Maresca will hope to continue Chelsea’s rich tradition of not losing to Tottenham at home, reinforcing the idea that when it comes to this London derby, Chelsea simply have Tottenham’s number. For Spurs, the pressure will be on to try and break a decades-long trend of failure against their rivals, but history is firmly on Chelsea's side.