Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Preview: Frank Faces the First Big Test of His Spurs Reign

This marks the beginning of a testing run for Spurs, who will face Manchester United, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain in quick succession after this London showdown. Frank’s tactical discipline and adaptability will be put to the ultimate test in the coming weeks.

Chelsea’s Steady Resurgence

Chelsea, meanwhile, appear to be slowly finding their rhythm. Enzo Maresca’s side advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a hard-fought win over Wolves, a match where João Pedro was rested and Enzo Fernández and Moises Caicedo made brief second-half appearances.

The Blues have begun to show flashes of consistency after an uneven start to the campaign — and they’ll see this clash as a perfect opportunity to make a statement away from home.

What to Expect

Spurs will rely on home advantage and Thomas Frank’s tactical structure to frustrate Chelsea’s possession-heavy style. The Blues, however, will back their recent momentum and squad depth to carry them through against an injury-hit opponent.

Both sides have plenty to prove — Tottenham chasing validation under new management, Chelsea seeking to maintain their steady climb.

Prediction

With Tottenham stretched thin and Chelsea gaining confidence, this one could tilt slightly in the visitors’ favour. Still, derbies have a way of defying logic, and Spurs’ resilience shouldn’t be underestimated.

Predicted Score: Tottenham Hotspur 1–2 Chelsea

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