Chris Sutton predicts five-goal thriller between Tottenham and Chelsea
Tottenham and Chelsea prepare to clash once again on Thursday, and Chris Sutton expects another goal-fest, predicting a five-goal thriller in a game that could have huge implications for both clubs.
It has been a long wait for Tottenham fans, who have not seen their side kick a ball in over two weeks.
For some, the break may have been a welcome one, given how poor Spurs were in their last outing—a dismal 2-0 defeat at the hands of Fulham at Craven Cottage.
After what seemed like a turning point in February, where Tottenham won three of four matches, Spurs’ recent form has left plenty to be desired.
With just one win in their last four games, they now face another tricky trip across London, this time to Stamford Bridge.
Chris Sutton backs Chelsea to defeat Tottenham Hotspur
Chris Sutton, writing for BBC Sport, has given his prediction for what promises to be an entertaining London derby.
The reverse fixture was a goal-fest, with Chelsea emerging victorious in a chaotic 4-3 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Sutton expects more of the same this time around.
He said: “This is a great game to finish the week off. It ended up 4-3 to Chelsea earlier in the season, and there are likely to be a few more goals this time too.
“Chelsea have players like Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke back from injury to bolster their attack, but Spurs have got some key players like Micky van de Ven fit again too.
“Tottenham’s league campaign has been disappointing—it is winning the Europa League or bust for them—while Chelsea are still chasing the Champions League places.
“Spurs looked tired to me before the international break, so it will be interesting to see what they are like here. We know how exciting they can be on their day, it is just those days have been few and far between this season.
“Chelsea have been a bit flat as well, but maybe this is the game where both teams come to life and serve up a thriller—that is what I am hoping for anyway.”
Chris Sutton’s prediction: Chelsea 3-2 Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou must deliver a result against Chelsea
Ange Postecoglou needs to win this game. There’s been plenty of talk about the Premier League being a write-off, with the Europa League now the priority. That may be true, but momentum is everything at this stage of the season.
Pressure is mounting on Postecoglou, and a statement win over Tottenham’s London rivals would go a long way in restoring some positivity around the club—something that has been missing in recent weeks.
More importantly, it would give this group of players a confidence boost as this current Spurs squad looks to end the club’s long trophy drought.
That said, it won’t be easy. Tottenham have a dreadful record at Stamford Bridge, a ground where they haven’t won since 2018. Thursday night would be the perfect time to change that.
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