Chelsea vs Tottenham: The English Premier League continues this weekend, with a number of key fixtures on the menu.
Among the matches is a London derby when Frank Lampard’s Chelsea host Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
Lampard won a double over his former manager last season, and with the Blues on a good run, he will be out to inflict a third defeat in as many matches when they clash on Sunday.
So, what’s in store? Here are some facts to get you ready for the clash.
Head-to-head
- Chelsea are seeking a fourth consecutive victory in the Premier League against Tottenham for the first time since a run of six wins between January 2000 and March 2002
- Chelsea have won more Premier League matches against Tottenham (30) than they have against any other team in the competition
- Last season the Blues achieved a league double against Spurs for the first time since 2005/06
- Chelsea have only lost one of their last 34 home games against Tottenham in all competitions (22 wins 11 draws)
- The one defeat was in April 2018 when Spurs won 3-1 with goals from Dele Alli (two) and Christian Eriksen
- Tottenham have conceded more Premier League goals against Chelsea than they have against any other team in the competition’s history (102)
Chelsea stats
- Chelsea are seeking a seventh consecutive victory in all competitions for the first time since they managed seven wins in a row in September/October 2019
- The Blues are the Premier League’s top scorers with 22 goals with Tottenham and Liverpool on 21
- Lampard’s side are looking to extend their unbeaten run to 11 games in all competitions since they were eliminated on penalties to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup
- Since the Liverpool defeat, the Blues are unbeaten in seven Premier League matches (four wins, three draws)
- Chelsea have won eight of their past 10 home Premier League matches since losing 2-0 to Manchester United in February
- Frank Lampard’s side have yet to lose after his side led a game this season
- Since the start of 2018/19, Chelsea have won eight of their 10 home London derbies in the Premier League
Tottenham stats
- Last weekend was the first time since August 2014 that Tottenham finished a day top of the Premier League
- Tottenham are looking to win five consecutive Premier League games for the first time since December 2018
- Tottenham have won their opening four away games in the top division for only the third time
- Harry Kane has been involved in 16 Premier League goals this season (seven goals, nine assists), more than any other player
- Since Mourinho took over as Tottenham head coach a year ago last weekend, they have won 65 points in the Premier League with only Liverpool (85) and Man City (68) winning more in the same period
