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Tottenham's hopes dented in North London Derby loss, face crucial clash against Chelsea

Posted : 02 May 2024

Tottenham's aspirations to disrupt Arsenal's pursuit of the Premier League title suffered a blow in Sunday's North London derby, as they endured a 3-2 defeat, simultaneously dampening their own hopes for UEFA Champions League qualification.

 

Despite Chelsea's draw against top-four contenders Aston Villa offering a slight reprieve, Tottenham faces a crucial test in their upcoming fixture against the Blues on Thursday, with the opportunity to narrow the gap with Villa. Fans can catch the action live on SuperSport at 8:30pm CAT.

 

Analyzing the statistics, Chelsea holds a formidable record against Tottenham, having lost just one of their last 33 home league encounters against them. The Blues have secured the Premier League double over Spurs nine times, a testament to their dominance in this fixture.

 

However, Tottenham has shown resilience, with recent improvements in their away form, though they face the challenge of bouncing back from consecutive defeats without conceding three or more goals, a feat last seen in September 2021.

 

Chelsea's resurgence at Stamford Bridge adds to Tottenham's challenge, as the hosts have won seven of their last nine home league games, scoring prolifically with 29 goals in their last 10 matches. Conversely, Tottenham's recent away form has been less impressive, with two defeats in their last three Premier League away games and a concerning defensive record, having conceded multiple goals in their recent losses.

 

The match holds significance beyond the pitch, as Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino aims to secure a rare feat in Premier League history by completing a double over Tottenham, a team he previously managed in the competition.

 

Additionally, Chelsea's Cole Palmer emerges as a potent threat, with an impressive scoring streak at Stamford Bridge, poised to make further impact following recent hat-tricks against Manchester United and Everton. As both teams prepare for a crucial encounter, the stage is set for a compelling battle with significant implications for their respective seasons.

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