CHELSEA VS TOTTENHAM: PREVIEW, TEAM NEWS, POSSIBLE LINE-UPS

Chelsea will aim for a third consecutive Premier League victory when they welcome Tottenham to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 24.

Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Nigerian time.

Xabi Alonso’s side approach the derby after victories over Bournemouth and Everton. Tottenham, meanwhile, will look to build on their first league win of the season.

Chelsea team news

Malo Gusto is available after recovering from illness, giving Alonso another defensive option.

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez remains sidelined following jaw surgery, with Mike Penders expected to deputise.

Reece James, Jamie Gittens, Pep Chavarria and Emmanuel Emegha are also unavailable. Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and João Pedro could retain their places in attack.

Tottenham team news

Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended, while Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Lucas Bergvall, Savio and Mykhailo Mudryk are unavailable.

Destiny Udogie remains out, but Pedro Porro and Andrew Robertson are available. Tosin Adarabioyo faces a late fitness assessment.

Possible line-ups

Chelsea — 3-4-2-1: Penders; Acheampong, Lacroix, Colwill; Neto, Caicedo, Henderson, Hato; Palmer, Rogers; João Pedro.

Tottenham — 4-2-3-1: Kinsky; Porro, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Robertson; Tonali, Gray; Kudus, Maddison, Marmoush; Solanke.

These are predicted teams. The confirmed starting line-ups will be announced before kick-off.