Chelsea host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday at 5.30pm UK time, looking to extend their impressive recent record against their London rivals.
The Blues head into the clash fourth in the Premier League with 13 points from seven matches, sitting five points behind second-placed Arsenal.
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Consecutive victories over Bournemouth and Everton have strengthened their position ahead of the weekend fixture.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are down in 16th place with six points from seven games.
A recent 3-1 win against Coventry City and four points from their last two league matches have offered some encouragement, but they face a difficult test against a side that has repeatedly had their number.
Recent meetings have heavily favoured Chelsea, who have won their last six matches against Tottenham, including a 2-1 victory last season.
The Blues have also won 11 of the last 13 meetings between the sides across all competitions, underlining their dominance in this London rivalry.
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Tottenham’s record at Stamford Bridge makes for particularly difficult reading. They have not won an away game against Chelsea since April 2018 and have not beaten the Blues in any competition since February 2023.
The history between the clubs stretches back decades, including the 1967 FA Cup final, known as the ‘Cockney Cup Final’, which Tottenham won.
Their meetings have often been marked by controversy and tension. In the 1974-75 season, one match was abandoned following violence involving supporters.
More recently, the rivalry produced one of the Premier League’s most memorable encounters in May 2016. During the ‘Battle of the Bridge’, Tottenham let a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2, with the visitors receiving nine yellow cards in a heated contest.
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The drama continued in November 2023, when Chelsea claimed a 4-1 victory after Tottenham were reduced to nine men. Destiny Udogie and Cristian Romero were both sent off as the hosts took advantage of their numerical superiority.
With Chelsea chasing another victory and Tottenham looking to end their poor run against the Blues, Saturday’s derby promises another intense chapter in a rivalry that rarely lacks talking points.
