Chelsea vs. Tottenham dwell rating, updates, highlights from Premier League match

Chelsea humbled Tottenham throughout each legs of the EFL Cup semifinals just some weeks in the past, however the Blues’ league kind is severely compromised, and Tottenham will really feel they’ve an opportunity for revenge as the 2 sides meet at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The Blues (third place, 44 factors) reached the EFL Cup last with a 3-0 mixture victory, however within the Premier League they’ve gained simply one among their final seven matches and are winless of their final 5. The dip in kind, primarily on account of a lobotomized assault, has seen Chelsea drop within the Premier League desk, their title problem all however snuffed out.

Tottenham (sixth place, 36 factors), in the meantime, had loads of their squad deficiencies uncovered in opposition to Chelsea within the Cup competitors, however they’re unbeaten in Premier League play since Oct. 30, a run of 9 matches with out a loss. Their outlandish 3-2 victory over Leicester Metropolis final trip has supplied a lift of confidence, and a signature win over Chelsea would see Spurs leap into the ultimate Champions League place.

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Spurs haven’t crushed Chelsea in Premier League play since November 2018. With the shape favoring the visiting squad, now could possibly be the time to flip the script.

This top-of-the-table conflict will set the tone for each golf equipment heading into the upcoming January worldwide break. U.S. followers could have explicit curiosity in Christian Pulisic’s efficiency as Captain America takes the sector for his membership another time earlier than flying residence for a trio of vital USMNT video games.

Sporting Information might be following the match dwell and offering rating updates, commentary and highlights as they occur.

Chelsea vs. Tottenham dwell rating

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fortieth minute: Tottenham has put collectively a number of good counter-attacks, largely via Bergwijn, however Spurs haven’t been in a position to get Harry Kane concerned in any respect. The link-up play with Kane has been totally neutralized by Chelsea’s protection and the tactical change by Conte.

To present you an thought of the territorial dominance Chelsea have right here, after half an hour Cesar Azpilicueta had had as many touches within the Tottenham third (10) as Harry Kane had had on the entire pitch.

— James Benge (@jamesbenge) January 23, 2022

thirty seventh minute: Tanganga booked for hauling down Hudson-Odoi. For all of the Chelsea gamers wanting strong bringing the ball ahead, Hudson-Odoi had not been one among them, however he has nonetheless supplied a number of moments, and will get a Spurs defender into the referee’s naughty checklist.

thirty second minute: Probability, Chelsea! Oh, Lukaku’s whiffed it. The Belgian obtained a pacey feed from Mount proper on the sting of the six-yard field, however he poorly mistimes his swing and comes up with nothing however air. The primary row of followers will really feel the breeze from his leg whip. After an amazing begin to his Chelsea return, Lukaku has contributed little to this Chelsea assault of late, and this sport is shaping as much as be one other empty harvest.

thirtieth minute: On the half-hour mark, Chelsea’s early strain has waned, and the Blues will really feel wasteful for not having capitalized. Chelsea nonetheless has house to take advantage of, nevertheless, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will get an earful from Antonio Conte about the right way to stop Chelsea feeding wingers into house. The Blues have been most harmful constructing out extensive, totally on the correct with Ziyech and Mount.

Sarr seems to be shifting okay after his earlier ankle downside.

Conte simply advised Hojbjerg to observe Mount’s runs. 3 times now, Ziyech discovered him in house.

— Julien Laurens (@LaurensJulien) January 23, 2022

Mount and Ziyech are linking up very nicely on this early a part of the match. They’re swapping positions to good impact and it is rather fluid. #CFC #CHETOT

— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) January 23, 2022

twenty fourth minute: Steven Bergwijn breaks nicely and Thiago Silva hacks him down, incomes a yellow card. An early warning for a center-back is all the time one thing to keep watch over. Bergwijn has been shiny for Tottenham thus far. Conte might be happy at that selection.

twenty first minute: Chelsea pushing once more, and Mount’s cross is shipped out for a nook by Tanganga. Nook is handled however not cleared, and Chelsea maintains possession. Tottenham is basically pinned again in the mean time, the 4-4-2 is not fairly working for Spurs in the mean time.

#thfc In response to Sky, that is the primary time Conte’s began with a again 4 within the PL since Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat at Arsenal in Sept ’16 sport when he switched to a again 3 at half-time.

— Dan Kilpatrick (@Dan_KP) January 23, 2022

nineteenth minute: We’ve a VAR test right here for a potential pink card on Matt Doherty for stamping on Malang Sarr’s ankle, however there’s positively nothing in it. Sarr limps off, Chelsea has struggled mightily for full-back well being.

14th minute: Probability, Tottenham! You’d count on Harry Kane to do higher from there, but it surely was Harry Winks as an alternative, and it is clear by the shot. It is Tottenham’s first actual alternative shifting ahead, carried via the Winks to the highest of the field. He had each corners to select, however sends a weak, low effort that is straightforward for Kepa to deal with. This sport has began very brazenly.

It is a correct 4-3-3 from Tuchel. Jorginho is the one one accumulating off the defence and Kova is increased up within the half-spaces with Mount. CHO-Ziyech each hugging the contact traces. Stunned, thought he could give Lukaku a associate.

— Raj Chohan (@rajsinghchohan) January 23, 2022

twelfth minute: Lloris is compelled right into a save from an extended shot by Ziyech which dipped exhausting. It was nicely lined by Lloris, not terribly nervy, however he needed to parry it to be secure.

ninth minute: The Blues proceed to push exhausting for the opener, and this time a free-kick is headed over by Thiago Silva. They’ve had three respectable probabilities to Tottenham’s none. Spurs want a foothold quickly to ease the strain.

4th minute: One other alternative for the Blues, Ziyech this time sends in an amazing ball, however Hudson-Odoi cannot get his head to it on the far submit.

Good, optimistic begin by #CFC. Ending is missing although. Hudson-Odoi has headed a superb cross by Ziyech extensive. Could possibly be 2-0 already. #CHETOT

— Simon Johnson (@SJohnsonSport) January 23, 2022

2nd minute: Probability, Chelsea! A really massive alternative for Chelsea on their first spell of possession, as Mason Mount will get free on the correct and delivers a seed to Romelu Lukaku, however the massive Belgian cannot get his physique management proper to whip a volley on body, sending it skyward. A really excessive diploma of problem there, however an enormous probability missed, as Lukaku had sprung free in entrance of web. He most likely had time to settle and did not must lash wildly on the cross first-time.

Chelsea appear like they’re taking part in 4-3-3 with Kovacic and Mount as two no8s. #CFC #CHETOT

— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) January 23, 2022

1st minute: We’re underneath means! Tottenham is taking part in with a again 4, which has everybody baffled. Sanchez and Dier at center-backs, and Tanganga is at full-back.

At the moment two of the nation’s three keepers, Moyadh Ousseini and Ali Ahamada, have examined optimistic for Covid-19 and can miss Monday’s match, whereas first-choice Salim Ben Boina is out injured. In complete, 12 of their squad have been dominated out via Covid, as has coach Amir Abdou.

11:15 a.m.: Antonio Conte is feeling a bump in kind for his squad. It is not the place he desires it, positive, however it is a probability to get revenge and make an announcement.

“It is a massive alternative for us – we’re on an amazing run.”

Harry Kane and Antonio Conte communicate to Sky Sports activities forward of their Tremendous Sunday conflict with Chelsea…📺🍿 pic.twitter.com/HSrgF6VfuT

— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 23, 2022

10:33 a.m.: Lineups are in. Is it a 4-3-3 with Malang Sarr at full-back? Huh. It is shocking to me that Tuchel continues to think about Hakim Ziyech, who has been a daily within the assault because it sputters over the previous few weeks, whereas Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz stay caught on the bench.

For Tottenham, Bergwijn certainly is rewarded for his heroics final trip with a begin over Lucas Moura, whereas Japhet Tanganga is available in on the again.

Chelsea have reverted to a 4-2-2-2. They appeared good on this form in opposition to Spurs within the Carabao Cup semi first leg. Sarr at left-back (?!) #CHETOT

— Krishan Davis (@krishan_davis) January 23, 2022

9:54 a.m.: Dele Alli was overlooked of Tottenham’s squad for the match, and plenty of have taken it as an indication from Conte about his want to see Alli offered. Stories are nothing vital has occurred but, so hypothesis is it could possibly be left till near the switch window deadline.

🚨 Dele Alli overlooked of Tottenham squad for Chelsea as we speak in final sport earlier than switch window shuts per week tomorrow. #THFC open to 25yo midfielder shifting on mortgage (contract 2024). No interesting gives but – good probability it occurs late @TheAthleticUK #CHETOT https://t.co/rLE6laEZ4R

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 23, 2022

9:30 a.m.: Antonio Conte is hoping to succeed the place different former Chelsea managers have failed.

9:30 a.m.: Tottenham’s iconic London rivalry with Arsenal typically leaves this match forgotten, but it surely’s a heated London derby that has been considerably one-sided of late.

Chelsea vs. Tottenham lineups

Chelsea’s depleted squad is slowly therapeutic. Reece James is again in coaching, however not anticipated to be totally match for an look on this match, though Trevoh Chalobah is match sufficient to see the

There are nonetheless absences that Thomas Tuchel should work round, nevertheless. Ben Chilwell‘s long-term absence with a torn ACL stays a key loss. Andreas Christensen continues his restoration from COVID-19, whereas Edouard Mendy stays on AFCON obligation.

There are additionally a number of squad choices to make. Tuchel has been unable to discover a recipe for fulfillment in entrance of the web over the previous few months, mixing and matching to little impact. A part of the issue is the width, with the losses of James and Chilwell inflicting points at wing again.

He has sometimes switched to a 4-3-3, and it is unclear if that’s the plan as we speak (it appears so), however thus far that has not sparked enchancment. Malang Sarr is available in, presumably at full-back. Up entrance, Romelu Lukaku has been ineffective over the winless run, however continues within the facet, as does the equally ineffective Hakim Ziyech, with Christian Pulisic, Kai Havertz, and Timo Werner nonetheless caught on the bench. It appears Tuchel values consistency over kind at this level.

Chelsea beginning lineup (4-3-3): Kepa (GK) — Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Silva, Sarr – Jorginho, Kovacic, Hudson-Odoi – Mount, Ziyech, Lukaku.

Chelsea subs (9): Bettinelli (GK), Chalobah, Alonso, Kante, Barkley, Saul, Havertz, Pulisic, Werner.

Tottenham will obtain an enormous increase as Eric Dier returns from a three-match absence attributable to sickness, though neither Heung-Min Son and Christian Romero will return till after the worldwide break.

Antonio Conte did point out that Tottenham is working round a number of “contemporary accidents” for this match, however didn’t specify who’s , leaving the beginning lineup very a lot in query. Conte additionally stated Emerson performed the final match in opposition to Leicester Metropolis with an harm, and his availability for this sport will due to this fact be in query.

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Conte certainly rewards final match’s hero, Steven Bergwijn, with a spot within the beginning lineup after confirming renewed confidence within the Dutchman, with Lucas Moura on the bench. The Harry Winks–Oliver Skipp midfield platoon is a complete coin flip in each match, and whereas final trip each noticed the sector from the opening whistle, it is Winks as we speak who will get the nod. Sergio Reguilon is rested for as we speak, with Matt Doherty getting an enormous probability in an enormous spot.

Tottenham beginning lineup (3-4-3): Lloris (GK) — Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier – Doherty, Winks, Højbjerg, Davies, Sessegnon – Bergwijn, Kane.

Tottenham subs (9): Gollini (GK), Rodon, Reguilon, Emerson, White, Skipp, Gil, Moura, Scarlett.