Tottenham vs Chelsea: Latest team news, predicted lineup and injuries
Christopher Nkunku finally got his chance in the league midweek.
Chelsea have another chance to prove their Premier League title credentials in a huge London derby against Tottenham this weekend.
While much of the talk has centered on Manchester City’s fall from grace, Chelsea have quietly gone about their business in thrilling fashion and are currently in second place, level on points with Arsenal and seven behind league leaders Liverpool.
Enzo Maresca has routinely changed his entirely starting XI for midweek European games this season and made seven changes against Southampton midweek.
It paid off brilliantly as the Blues cruised to a 5-1 win Christopher Nkunku among the goal scorers.
Nicolas Jackson was given the night off but will be expected to return to the starting XI at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where he scored a hat-trick last season.
Noni Madueke has been part of Maresca’s relatively settled attacking unit this season but the Chelsea coach took aim at the winger on Wednesday night.
Despite scoring and starting against Saints, Maresca accused the winger of taking his foot off the gas as soon as he ‘scores or assists’, dropped from the side last weekend as a result.
Elsewhere, Levi Colwill was also rested midweek and will likely return this weekend but Cheslea are still to provide a precise timeline on Wesley Fofana’s return after he was forced off against Villa.
Maresca’s comments have suggested he may not play again this year but both Benoit Badiashile and Tosin Aarabioyo have proven to be capable deputies, with Axel Disasi also playing the full 90 minutes for the first time in the league this season midweek.
Reece James meanwhile also remains sidelined after picking up a fresh hamstring injury.
Predicted Chelsea XI to face Tottenham
Sanchez, Gusto, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella, Fernandez, Caicedo, Neto, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson
Where to watch Tottenham vs Chelsea? Kick off time and TV channel
Tottenham vs Chelsea kicks off at 4:30pm on Sunday 8 December.
The match will be available to watch live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Subscribers can also live stream the match on Sky Go and NOW TV.
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