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Premier
League: Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea
Kickoff
Time: 2023-11-07 04:00 (HKT)
Source:
REUTERS/DAVID KLEIN
In the
summer transfer window of this year, Tottenham experienced the departure of
their key player, Harry Kane. While many believed that Tottenham would collapse
without him, the reality has been quite the opposite. Instead of crumbling,
Tottenham have displayed increased resilience in the Premier League. They have
excelled in capitalising on their opponents’ mistakes and utilising
counterattacks, which has proven to be a winning strategy in several matches
this season. After 10 rounds of the Premier League, Tottenham have achieved
eight victories and two draws. In this period, they have scored 22 goals while
conceding only nine. They have not only showcased an efficient offense but have
also demonstrated improved defensive solidity. Under the guidance of Coach Ange
Postecoglou, Tottenham have shown excellent teamwork and fostered a sense of
unity within the squad. Players like Son Heung-Min, James Maddison, and others
have also delivered outstanding performances, contributing to their success.
Source: REUTERS/ANDREW
COULDRIDGE
This season,
Chelsea made significant investments in transfer fees to strengthen their squad
and also brought in renowned coach Mauricio Pochettino. However, their
performance in the Premier League after 10 rounds has been underwhelming. With
only three wins, they find themselves outside the top 10 in the league
standings. It appears that Chelsea are still grappling with the issues they
faced last season. One of the concerns is the lack of offensive efficiency.
Players like Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, and Raheem Sterling have not shown a
strong ability to capitalise on scoring opportunities. Additionally, the form
of Chelsea’s players has been inconsistent. While they can hold their own
against strong teams with solid defence, they struggle against weaker
opponents, failing to convert possession into goals. This vulnerability leaves
them susceptible to quick counterattacks and results in dropped points.
The current
performance of Chelsea has indeed been disappointing, with their position
outside the top 10 in the Premier League standings. On the other hand,
Tottenham have been performing exceptionally well, remaining undefeated in the
league. Furthermore, Chelsea’s recent loss in the EFL Cup suggests some
potential physical fitness issues within them. Given these circumstances and
considering Tottenham’s home advantage, it is reasonable to expect that
Tottenham will have an opportunity to continue their winning streak.
Tottenham
Hotspur’s Last 5 Games: WWWWD
23-10-28
Crystal Palace 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
23-10-24
Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Fulham
23-10-07
Luton Town 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur
23-10-01
Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Liverpool
23-09-24
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea’s
Last 5 Games: WLDWW
23-11-02
Chelsea 2-0 Blackburn Rovers
23-10-28
Chelsea 0-2 Brentford
23-10-22
Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal
23-10-07
Burnley 1-4 Chelsea
23-10-03
Fulham 0-2 Chelsea
Head To Head
Record:
23-02-26
Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Chelsea
22-08-14
Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
22-01-24
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur
22-01-13
Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Chelsea
22-01-06
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur to win