Table-toppers Chelsea will be looking to extend their winning run to seven games and pile more misery on Tottenham Hotspur, who were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday. Antonio Conte’s men have been in superb form and moved one point clear of Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the table after registering a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in the last game. But the Blues will probably face their toughest test in recent times as the Spurs are yet to lose a match in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, the Blues will probably face their toughest test in recent times as the Spurs are yet to lose a match in the Premier League.However, considering the current form, Conte’s men will back themselves to come out with all the three points. With no major injury concerns, it is likely that Conte will persist with the same starting eleven that won against Middlesbrough.
So, here is the predicted eleven:
Formation: 3-4-3
Thibaut Courtois:
The Belgian international has not conceded in the last six games and will look to continue to keep another clean sheet.
Defenders: The trio of David Luiz, Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicuetta have solved one of the biggest problems for Conte as they have performed really well in the last six games. Their solid defending has helped the Blues to find a much-needed solidarity at the back which has fuelled their title charge. Conte’s men have kept a clean sheet in their last six games and it likely that the trio will once again start for the hosts.
Victor Moses:
The Nigeria international has emerged Chelsea’s unlikely hero with his consistent displays. After being loaned out in the last three seasons, Moses is finally getting the playing time at the Stamford Bridge and he is repaying the faith with some remarkable displays. He was the Man of the Match in the last game and will look to continue his impressive run.
Marcos Alonso:
Another player who has impressed with his consistent displays both in attack as well as defence, Alonso is likely to start against the Spurs.
N’Golo Kante:
After struggling a bit against Liverpool and Arsenal earlier, the France international has once again started showing the form that made him one of the hottest properties in the Premier League a while ago.
Nemanja Matic:
The Serbia international has forged a solid partnership with Kante in the midfield and will be key for his team if they want to inflict the first defeat of the season on Spurs.
Eden Hazard:
The 2014-15 Premier League Player of the Year has found back his mojo and is playing a key role for the Blues.
Diego Costa:
Arguably the biggest reasons for Chelsea’s impressive run this season is Diego Costa’s sensational form. The Spain international has already scored 10 goals along with registering 3 assists and will be keen to play a pivotal role again.
Pedro:
The former Barcelona star has become Conte’s first choice ahead of Willian after some impressive performances. He has scored two goals along with managing three assists and was recently praised by Conte. Looks well set to retain his place in the starting eleven.