Chelsea vs Tottenham LIVE: Team news, line-ups and more ahead of Premier League fixture today

Chelsea host Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Frank Lampard’s Blues will be looking to bounce back after the damaging defeat to Manchester United on Monday evening. They’ll have to do so without a host of first-team options though with N’golo Kante and Christian Pulisic long-term absentees. Tammy Abraham could return though with Ruben Loftus-Cheek set to be in the squad for the first time this season.

Tottenham are in the midst of an injury crisis too with Son Heung-min joining Harry Kane on the treatment table after breaking his arm in the win over Aston Villa last weekend. Jose Mourinho’s side lost to RB Leipzig in the Champions League in midweek but head to Stamford Bridge just one point behind their rivals in the race for the top four. We’ll have all the latest for you throughout the afternoon right here:

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• Michael Jones
• 22 February 2020 11:25

Why Chelsea vs Spurs is more than a Mourinho circus

• Michael Jones
• 22 February 2020 11:18

Jose Mourinho’s return to the stadium where he won three league titles is always a spectacle to behold but this time he comes in charge of Chelsea’s London rivals with a place in the top four at stake.

When Mourinho took over Spurs they where ninth in the table and trailing Chelsea by nine points. A win for Mourinho’s men today will see leapfrog Frank Lampard’s side and move into the top four for the first time this season.

• Michael Jones
• 22 February 2020 11:14

Callum Hudson-Odoi, Christian Pulisic and N’Golo Kante have all been ruled out, with the latter suffering a groin injury against Manchester United which could keep him out for three weeks or more.

However, Tammy Abraham could return to the starting line-up after recovering from an ankle injury.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is still regaining match fitness after a long layoff but will be in the squad this afternoon.

For Tottenham Moussa Sissoko, Harry Kane and Son-Heung are all out, with the latter undergoing elbow surgery earlier this week, leaving Mourinho with little choice but to start one of Lucas Moura and Dele Alli as an unconventional striker.

• Ben Burrows
• 22 February 2020 11:09

The Blues will be looking to bounce back after the damaging defeat to Manchester United on Monday evening.

They’ll have to do so without a host of first-team options though with N’golo Kante and Christian Pulisic long-term absentees.

Tammy Abraham could return though with Ruben Loftus-Cheek set to be in the squad for the first time this season.

Tottenham are in the midst of an injury crisis too with Son Heung-min joining Harry Kane on the treatment table after breaking his arm in the win over Aston Villa last weekend.

Jose Mourinho’s side lost to RB Leipzig in the Champions League in midweek but head to Stamford Bridge just one point behind their rivals in the race for the top four.

We’ll have all the latest for you throughout the afternoon right here.

• Ben Burrows
• 22 February 2020 10:57

When is it and what time is kick-off?

The match will begin at 12.30pm on Saturday 22 February.

What TV channel is it on?

The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1, with coverage beginning at midday.

Prediction

Frank Lampard’s side are struggling badly at the moment, with the manager’s frustrations becoming increasingly apparent. Yet, the loss of Son Heung-min could prove so detrimental to Spurs’ hopes, not only in breaking down Chelsea’s defence, but for the remainder of this season. With Tammy Abraham set to return, Chelsea should finally recapture some of the firepower they showed earlier in the season and give their manager the response he desperately needs.

Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham

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