Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea: Kick-off Time, Streaming Options, and Team Updates
The highly anticipated clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea is set for Saturday, November 1, at 4:30 PM GMT. The match will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London. Both teams are looking to rectify their recent performances in the Premier League.
Recent Performances
Tottenham enters this match with a challenging background. They have only secured one win in their last four matches across all competitions. At home this season, Spurs have struggled, earning just four points in four league games. Their home defeats include losses to Bournemouth and Aston Villa, alongside a draw to Wolves. Recently, they were eliminated from the Carabao Cup after a 2-0 loss to Newcastle United.
Chelsea, meanwhile, has had its share of ups and downs. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup in a thrilling 4-3 match against Wolves. This match saw Chelsea almost surrendering a comfortable 3-0 lead before a late goal secured their victory. However, Chelsea’s Premier League performance has faltered, highlighted by a 2-1 loss to Sunderland, where they conceded a goal in stoppage time after initially leading.
Match Viewing Options
The Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea game will be broadcasted on several platforms:
- U.K.: Sky Sports
- U.S.: Peacock
- India: Jio Hotstar
- Australia: Stan Sport
ESPN will also provide live updates for fans following the match.
Key Match Details
| Date | Venue | Referee | VAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Nov. 1 at 4:30 PM GMT | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, North London | Jarred Gillett | Craig Pawson |
Injury Updates
Both teams are dealing with injury concerns ahead of the match:
- Tottenham Hotspur:
- Ben Davies (D): OUT – muscle injury
- James Maddison (M): OUT – ACL injury, out until mid-February
- Yves Bissouma (M): OUT – ankle injury, expected return early November
- Chelsea:
- Liam Delap (F): OUT – suspension
- Benoit Badiashile (D): OUT – knock, expected return early December
- Levi Colwill (D): OUT – ACL injury, expected return late April
Expected Lineups
Here are the likely starting formations for both teams:
Tottenham Hotspur (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Guglielmo Vicario
- RB: Pedro Porro
- CB: Kevin Danso
- CB: Micky van de Ven
- LB: Djed Spence
- CM: Rodrigo Bentancur
- CM: Joao Palhinha
- RW: Mohammed Kudus
- CAM: Pape Matar Sarr
- LW: Brennan Johnson
- CF: Richarlison
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Robert Sanchez
- RB: Reece James
- CB: Trevoh Chalobah
- CB: Josh Acheampong
- LB: Marc Cucurella
- DM: Malo Gusto
- DM: Moises Caicedo
- RW: Pedro Neto
- AM: Enzo Fernandez
- LW: Alejandro Garnacho
- FW: Joao Pedro
Match Insights
- In their last 13 Premier League encounters, Tottenham has only secured one win against Chelsea.
- Chelsea has won five of their six Premier League meetings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus currently leads the league in dribbles this season.
This match not only marks a crucial opportunity for both teams to earn vital points but also adds another chapter to the historic rivalry between these London clubs. Fans will be eagerly anticipating the outcome as Spurs aim to transform their form while Chelsea looks to build on their cup success.
