MAURICIO POCHETTINO is making his return to Tottenham as he deliver his Blues to North London in the hunt for three factors.
The previous Spurs gaffer received’t face a simple job although along with his Chelsea facet arising towards a purple sizzling Tottenham staff flourishing beneath Ange Postecoglou.
Mauricio Pochettino returns to Tottenham on Monday evening, however this time as Chelsea bossCredit score: AFP
Son Heung-min has already bagged eight Premier League targets to assist Spurs prime the deskCredit score: ALAMY
Spurs presently sit prime of the Premier League desk and alongside their fierce rivals Arsenal are the one different staff to stay unbeaten within the league.
They’re coming off the again of a fourth consecutive win after they took all three factors off fellow Londoners Crystal Palace final week.
And regardless of Chelsea languishing in eleventh place within the desk, it received’t be a easy job for Postecoglou’s males.
Kind tends to exit the window when these two groups meet and Chelsea have a behavior of inflicting Tottenham issues.
Pochettino’s facet may also take confidence from their performances towards the opposite huge boys this season.
They held each Arsenal and Liverpool to a draw after they confronted them earlier within the marketing campaign and may really feel a problem towards Spurs might help them go one additional and snatch a victory.
Plus there’s satisfaction on the road for Pochettino, who after being held in such excessive regard by Tottenham followers for thus lengthy, is now a distant reminiscence to supporters which can be ecstatic about their staff’s free flowing Ange-ball fashion of play.
The Argentine tactician will wish to present that he nonetheless has what it takes to get outcomes and compete on the peak of England’s prime flight.
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However with simply three wins within the league to date this season, Poch might really feel huge boss Todd Boehly respiratory down his neck if he doesn’t begin to get outcomes quick.
Monday’s derby day may also be a check for Postecoglou to see if he can preserve his staff centered and firing to start mounting a severe title cost at some stage in the season.
Spurs have been on fireplace beneath Ange PostecoglouCredit score: Getty
What’s their kind like?
Tottenham couldn’t be coming into the match in higher kind in the event that they tried.
At present sat atop the Premier League tree they’ve solely dropped factors within the first sport of the season and away at Arsenal to date.
They’re but to lose a league sport this time period and have the hearth within the bellies to be taken significantly as title contenders.
Chelsea however are a combined bag relating to their kind.
They placing collectively a tidy run within the league earlier than they fell sufferer to a 2-0 dwelling defeat by the hands of Brentford final weekend.
They bounced again midweek with a 2-0 victory of their very own over Blackburn Rovers within the Carabao Cup, nevertheless it’s at all times onerous to learn an excessive amount of into cup victories.
Chelsea returned to profitable methods with a victory over Blackburn Rovers in midweekCredit score: Getty
What’s the staff information and any accidents to fret about?
Spurs have had a restful midweek after exiting the Carabao Cup by the hands of Fulham in August.
However Aussie Postecoglou will nonetheless be with out numerous first time period choices for the London derby conflict.
Future Udogie continues to be a doubt after selecting up a knock whereas Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring), Manor Solomon (meniscus), Ivan Perisic (cruciate ligament) and Ben Davies (ankle) are all set to overlook the sport too.
As for Chelsea they’ve welcomed Mykahilo Mudryk again into the body however will nonetheless have an extended checklist of absentees on Monday evening.
Carney Chukwuemeka (knee), Trevoh Chalobah (hamstring), Ben Chilwell (hamstring), Armando Broja (muscle), Romeo Lavia (ankle), Christopher Nkunku (knee) and Wesley Fofana (cruciate ligament) are all anticipated to be unavailable.
Who can be their star males?
James Maddison has maybe been among the best gamers within the Premier League this time period, by no means thoughts simply Tottenham.
Anticipate him to be on the coronary heart of all the pieces for Postecoglou’s facet in the event that they add yet one more victory to their spectacular document this season.
Chelsea have gotten an abundance of expertise, however they’re simply not fairly firing in the mean time.
Raheem Sterling has scored extra targets than some other Blue within the Premier League this marketing campaign and in addition discovered the again of the online towards Blackburn earlier within the week.
He might be the hazard man for Pochettino’s facet as they attempt to counteract Spurs’ all out assault fashion of play.
What have the managers stated?
Ange Postecoglou was stuffed with reward for his reverse quantity Pochettino in his pre match press convention.
He stated: “Look, it’s undoubted that he had an unbelievable impression on this soccer membership, he virtually took the membership to the last word summit of the Champions League, acquired near the league, so his work is unquestioned.
“Everybody I converse to round right here, there are nonetheless individuals who labored with him, they will’t converse extremely sufficient of him as an individual and as a supervisor.
“I doubt there can be something however respect for Mauricio from anybody at this soccer membership, supporters or folks related, nevertheless it doesn’t imply he’ll get a guard of honour on Monday evening as a result of we wish to win.”
Whereas Poch himself has stated will probably be a particular return for him to see the Spurs followers once more on Monday evening.
He stated: “It will likely be actually particular as a result of coming again after 4 years to a spot now we have superb reminiscences and create superb reminiscences collectively, I feel it’s particular. I can’t lie.”
Postecoglou is anticipating a heat welcome for Pochettino in North London on MondayCredit score: Getty
SunSport prediction
Tottenham are wanting electrical this season and are onerous to look previous for this one.
But it surely received’t be as straightforward as Chelsea’s poor kind may recommend with a London derby at all times throwing up a shock.
A house crowd for Spurs ought to nonetheless be sufficient for the north Londoners to recover from the road although.
Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Chelsea
When is Tottenham vs Chelsea?
- Tottenham’s thrilling Premier League derby towards Chelsea will happen on Monday, November 6.
- It’s scheduled to get underway at 8pm GMT.
- The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host this large match and it will probably maintain roughly 62,850 roaring followers.
- Oliver Skipp and Harry Kane fired Spurs to a 2-0 win when the edges final met in February.
What TV channel is it on and may it’s reside streamed?
- Tottenham vs Chelsea can be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports activities Fundamental Occasion and Sky Sports activities Premier League within the UK.
- Protection is anticipated to start from 6:30pm GMT – one hour and half-hour earlier than kick-off.
- Followers even have the choice to stream the motion on NOW TV through any cell or pill gadget.
Alternatively, comply with SunSport’s reside weblog for minute-by-minute protection of your complete match.
What are the newest odds?
- Tottenham to win 11/10
- Draw 5/2
- Chelsea to win 9/4
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are right at time of publication