Tottenham and Chelsea go head to head in a Premier League London derby today as Jose Mourinho and Frank Lampard renew acquaintances.
Just a few weeks ago, it looked as though the top four was beyond Tottenham: now, a win over Chelsea would see them leapfrog the Blues into the Champions League qualification places.
Mourinho's return to Premier League football has seen Spurs close in on the top four, with Chelsea's run of four defeats in their last five League matches cause for alarm at Stamford Bridge.
The Special One would dearly love a win against his former club, especially since the fans turned on him when he joined Manchester United. Lampard, meanwhile, needs a result - and beating his mentor on the road is exactly what he needs right now.
Premier League preview
Tottenham vs Chelsea
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Date: Sunday, 22 December, 2019
Kick-off time: 4:30pm GMT, today
Prediction
Tottenham 2-1 Chelsea: Lampard's Blues remain fourth in the table, but their poor recent run has shown up a few limitations in the squad - particularly in defence.
Mourinho is likely to target those ruthlessly, and Chelsea will need to be at their best to keep the likes of Harry Kane out. Still, Spurs should pick up three points.
Betting tips and odds via Betfair exchange
Match odds
- Tottenham to win: 7/5
- Draw: 11/4
- Chelsea to win: 2/1
| Scoreline | Spurs win | Chelsea win | Draw |
| 1-0 | 13/1 | 16/1 | 0-0 (19/1) |
| 2-0 | 17/1 | 22/1 | 1-1 (15/2) |
| 2-1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 2-2 (12/1) |
| 3-0 | 29/1 | 45/1 |
Odds provided by Betfair Exchange. Click here to place a bet. Odds correct as of December 22.
Tickets
For ticket information, click here to visit Tottenham's official website.
Chelsea away tickets are currently sold out.
Team news
Hugo Lloris (elbow) remains out of action for Spurs. Erik Lamela (thigh) and Ben Davies (ankle) are also sidelined, but Tanguy Ndombele (groin) and Michel Vorm (calf) are training again.
As for Chelsea, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is still some way off match fitness, while Fikayo Tomori (hip) and Olivier Giroud (ankle) are doubts.
Predicted lineups
Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Gazzanigga; Aurier, Sanchez, Alderweireld, Vertonghen; Sissoko, Dier; Lucas, Dele Alli, Son; Kane
Chelsea (4-3-3): Kepa; James, Rudiger, Zouma, Azpilicueta; Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic; Willian, Abraham, Pulisic
TV channel and live stream information
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports' Premier League and Main Event channels, and is available via Now TV with a day pass on offer for £8.99. Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via SkyGo and the SkyGo app.
You can follow all the action on our LIVE match blog with Dan Kilpatrick and James Olley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Head to head (H2H) results history
Tottenham have a poor Premier League record against Chelsea, winning just seven of their 54 meetings. Chelsea boast 28 victories along with 19 draws.
Both sides won at home in the League last season, with Spurs collecting a 3-1 win last November before losing 2-0 at the Bridge in February.
As for the managers, Mourinho and Lampard have already faced off once as coaches, with Lampard's Derby stunning Mourinho's Manchester United with a Carabo Cup penalty shootout win at Old Trafford in September 2018.
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