Sunday’s Premier League action concludes at Tottenham Hotspur as the hosts face a real test of their fledgling title aspirations as they welcome the champions of Europe, Chelsea, in a London derby.
However, after Tottenham’s perfect three-game start to the PL season was brought crashing down to earth vs Crystal Palace in the last round (L 3-0), the North London outfit has now lost four of their last six PL London derbies (W2).
Of course, one result isn’t enough to de-rail Tottenham’s whole season, and they welcome Chelsea after winning eight of their last ten Premier League home games (L2) whilst keeping six clean sheets in the process. A victory here would top that off, and seal just the third time that Spurs have won their opening three home games of a PL campaign.
As for the visitors, Chelsea can make a statement of intent here after going unbeaten in their opening four PL matches (W3, D1). Solid defending has been key during that time, a Chelsea hallmark under Thomas Tuchel, and the German coach has now guided his side to 23 shutouts since taking charge – the highest number in Europe’s top-four leagues during that time.
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