Spurs have a laundry list of injuries and an away midweek League Cup challenge with which to contend, but enter this affair with a three-point advantage on the Blues.

Chelsea beat Tottenham 1-0 yesterday in a really ugly game. The Blues were incredibly wasteful with their chances, but got the job done. Their pressing and intensity was superb and really spooked Spurs,

Enzo Maresca has explained his decision to play "fantastic" Chelsea defender Reece James in midfield in the 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Tottenham Hotspur host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday evening at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in what is the start of what could prove a difficult run, with Manchester United and Arsenal up next.

Chelsea and Tottenham will go head-to-head to sign Porto's 21-year-old Spanish striker Samu Aghehowa, who could be made available for 80m euros (£70.5m). (Correio da Manha via Goal)

Tottenham will host Chelsea on Saturday for a key Premier League match in London. The side coached by Thomas Frank is currently third in the standings with 17 points after nine games while Chelsea are ninth with 14 points and this London derby can definitely change the direction of this season for both teams.

Chelsea were close to capturing Aghehowa in 2024. GOAL detail how the Blues “had even agreed to pay £35 million” before the move collapsed following a medical concern. That decision now looks expensive.