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Chelsea will tomorrow, Saturday 24th November, 2018 resume Premier League play after the International break against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley.

The match which obviously will draw more attention from soccer-loving spectators, bearing in the mind the usual competition over time will commence at 17:30.

Alvaro Morata celebrating his goal with Alonso

The game between Chelsea and Tottenham have always generated a lot of focus due to the fact that there`ve not actually been a clear-cut winner of all time.

It has in most occasions been a stiff rivalry as no team wants to give up easily. Each wants to take the game to the other without relenting, until the blast of the final whistle. This is why their game is interesting and draws more attention.

This rivalry is still very apparent in their current placement in the log. While Chelsea has taken up the third place, Tottenham is managing the forth to their own admiration.

If therefore, there s nothing that Spurs are happy about - the point gap, to them is significant. Of course, the duo are separated by only one point and that s to the advantage of the undefeated Chelsea.

However, one very significant thing has made this season stand out; in the Premier League. The top three teams have still remain relevant, as they continue to run undefeaten: Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea have common identity here.

While Chelsea have a dual capacity, operating with the “big 3” in the Premier League, they still have a little link with Spurs in the European midweek matches.

Tottenham Hotspur does not only need to play against Inter, but must beat them to have the chance of a top-two group finish in the Champions League; to be able to continue with the competition.

Morata Powers A Shot For A goal

For Chelsea, they have already qualified for the Europa League knockout phase; even with one game remaining against PAOK’s which is schedule for coming Thursday.

Meanwhile, recent developments with Spurs, revealed that they`re ready to engage their opponent for victory; having improved tremendously.

Before the international break, they won six of their last eight matches which leaves them in a strong position to compete in the Premier League; and by extension the EFL Cup engagement.

In course of these victories, they defeated strugglers Huddersfield Town, Fulham and another relegation bound Cardiff City; but lost to Liverpool and Manchester City in their most recent match at Wembley.

With the recent wins, Pochettino believes that his players cannot afford to drop many more points in front of their supporting fans; going forward.

Could this then be the chance they have been waiting for? The opportunity to secure a second consecutive Premier League victory over Chelsea for the first time since August 1987.

Can`t really be sure!

Alvaro Morata on celebration galore.

Though, they have improved recently, to secure the winnings they had against some of the teams. But it shouldn t be forgotten also that they couldn t proceed against the “big 3” group which Chelsea belong to.

In their previous engagements, Chelsea have kept 21 Premier League clean sheets against Spurs, which is their combined best record, having achieved the same feat against Newcastle United and Everton.

Can Chelsea still try to keep clean sheet in their game agaist Spurs? Obviously…..YES! If they have done that in the past, then they can replicate same on Saturday.

The fact remains that many expected Maurizio Sarri to struggle with his team on arrival at Stamford Bridge in the middle of July – a little late. But he indeed, disappointed most of them as the opposite is being witnessed.

Sarri, in fact, became a game-changer. He`s the first manager to go through his first 12 matches unbeaten in the Premier League. Thus, surpassing Frank Clark’s long time record of 11 games set at Nottingham Forest in 1994.

So, here we are in 2018, building and surpassing the records of old? This wouldn t have happened except through the Blues boss. It appears, there s still more to it – lets look on!

Of course, Chelsea have been fortunate to have all along, managers that have their focus and commitment to the assigned responsibilities. We don`t need to forget the latest in the chain: Claud Ranieri, Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte etc.

Aside Everton that held the hands of the backward before the international break, there is no way, Spurs would have come that near to close the gap between the two. But that`s the game and every team should take it seriously.

Albeit, Chelsea is no longer new to the game, having been Premier League champions in two of the last four terms, with a comprehensive knowledge of every game plan. This though, have kept them going- and it`s not surprising.

The chains of games played and won is therefore synonymous with their name. Yes…Chelsea had won five successive matches in all competitions. The victories touched Crystal Palace and Burnley in the Premier League, Derby County in the EFL Cup last 16 and BATE Borisov (twice) in the Europa League.

What can be better than these run-downs?

Pedro lifting his hands on scoring a goal

However, you really don t need to be in haste as more will be happening - unexpected are soon knocking and it s only those that are not impatient that will witness them. So be patient and hold on firmly to following Chelsea.

For the game on hand, the good news for Chelsea – is that they have beaten Tottenham on four previous and serious occasions at Wembley. This number out-weighs the defeats on any other club at the ground – not excluding the previous season’s 2-1 win.

Other Premier League fixtures:

Saturday 24th November, 2018

Brighton 15:00 Leicester

Everton 15:00 Cardiff

Fulham 15:00 Southampton

Manchester United 15:00 Crystal Palace

Watford 15:00 Liverpool

West Ham 15:00 Manchester City

Tottenham 17:30 Chelsea

Sunday 25th November, 2018

Bournemouth 13:30 Arsenal

Wolves 16:00 Huddersfield

Monday 26th November, 2018

Burnley 20:00 Newcastle