Chelsea line-up confirmed
Lawrence Ostlere1 November 2025 16:18
Tottenham line-up confirmed
Here’s how Spurs line up:
Lawrence Ostlere1 November 2025 16:18
Tottenham v Chelsea
Confirmed teams dropping in just a few minutes…
Lawrence Ostlere1 November 2025 16:11
Tottenham v Chelsea predicted line-ups
Predicted Tottenham Hotspur XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kudus, Bergvall, Simons; Kolo Muani
Predicted Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Santos, Garnacho; Pedro
Micky van de Ven celebrates after scoring his, and Tottenham’s, second goal of the game (Getty Images)
Jack Rathborn1 November 2025 16:01
Enzo Maresca provides Cole Palmer update on Chelsea return from injury
The England international has been suffering from a groin injury and last played for the Blues against Manchester United in September.
“I just met him in the canteen for breakfast, and I told him, I will say that in one week you are back,” Maresca said ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
“He was laughing. Now with Cole, exactly the same plan. Wait, and hopefully he can be back soon.”
Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrates scoring against Bayern (Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Jack Rathborn1 November 2025 15:52
Maresca on Gittens and Garnacho’s Chelsea form
“They are both doing well and it’s what we want from our wingers, scoring goals and assists,” said Maresca.
“They are both adapting every day to the way we work. It’s good to have both doing well so we can choose one or the other.”
(Action Images via Reuters)
Jack Rathborn1 November 2025 15:44
Thomas Frank hails Micky Van de Ven improvement
“My biggest job, together with the coaching staff and all the staff, is to maximise potential at the club, in the team, in every individual player, every staff member,” Frank said on Van de Ven’s potential.
“A fantastic left foot, composed, can pass it short, long, can drive with the ball, and can defend well.
“Now he’s taking the steps up on set pieces, both boxes, and leadership. So, to add to the next level is about consistency, game in, game out, but he’s in a good place..
Micky van de Ven and Tottenham manager Thomas Frank after the 3-0 win at Everton (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)
Jack Rathborn1 November 2025 15:35
Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea
Good afternoon and welcome to Independent Sport’s live coverage of Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea.
This fixture is always exciting and last year’s contest produced a chaotic 4-3 win for the Blues.
Thomas Frank’s side sit above Enzo Maresca’s world champions in the Premier League table though, with a home win required to keep pace with leaders Arsenal.
Chelsea will hope to bounce back from a shock home loss to Sunderland, having already refound their form at Wolves in the Carabao Cup.
While Spurs will hope to return to winning ways here after a midweek defeat at Newcastle in the cup. Follow for all the latest updates, team news and more.
Jack Rathborn1 November 2025 15:25
