Tottenham vs Chelsea - EPL 2023 - Is Ange Postecoglou vs Pochettino - A Clash of Ambitions?
- November 6, 2023
- 11:58 PM
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(Tottenham ) 1 : 4 (Chelsea)
Mauricio Pochettino‘s anticipated return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the evening of Monday, 7th November 2023, carried a weight of significance. The clash between Chelsea and Spurs promised to be a poignant encounter, as Pochettino, now at the helm of Chelsea, aims to halt his former club’s remarkable unbeaten streak in the Premier League. It was a match laden with nostalgia for Pochettino and Spurs fans alike, who fondly recall the Argentinian’s five-year tenure, during which he steered the club to their record Premier League points tally and secured four consecutive seasons in the UEFA Champions League.
Pochettino‘s shift to Chelsea earlier this summer has seen mixed results, marked by inconsistency and frustration in front of goal. The Blues currently occupy the 13th spot in the Premier League table, having collected 12 points from their first ten matches.
In stark contrast, Tottenham’s decision to appoint Ange Postecoglou has paid immediate dividends. The Australian manager has overseen the club’s most impressive Premier League start to date, amassing an impressive 26 points out of a potential 30. To add to his accolades, Postecoglou has been named the Barclays Manager of the Month for both August and September, an unprecedented feat for a manager in his first two months at the helm of a Premier League team.
Now, let’s dive into the latest updates surrounding the upcoming clash between these two London rivals.
Tottenham vs Chelsea - Team News
- Spurs’ left-back, Desinty Udogie, has been deemed fit for the match. However, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon, and Manor Solomon remain sidelined for the foreseeable future.
- On the visitors’ side, Reece James is set to make his first start since August, while Mykhailo Mudryk is poised to return to the bench after completing full training last week.
Recent Encounters:
The last five meetings between these two powerhouses paint an intriguing picture:
- 26 Feb 2023: Spurs 2-0 Chelsea
- 14 Aug 2022: Chelsea 2-2 Spurs
- 23 Jan 2022: Chelsea 2-0 Spurs
- 19 Sep 2021: Spurs 0-3 Chelsea
- 04 Feb 2021: Spurs 0-1 Chelsea
Tottenham vs Chelsea : Key Facts
- Ange Postecoglou is on the brink of becoming the first Premier League manager to win his first five home matches since Craig Shakespeare in May 2017 for Leicester City. Tottenham’s last streak of five consecutive home wins dates back to 2018 under Pochettino.
- Chelsea holds the record for the most Premier League away wins against Spurs, with 14, second only to Manchester United’s 15. The Blues have also scored the most away goals against Spurs in the competition, tallying an impressive 51.
- Since Chelsea’s first match after the departure of Graham Potter, the Blues have secured the fewest wins of any Premier League side, with just four victories, putting them in a tie with Bournemouth for the least number of points earned (both with 18).
- Chelsea has given more playing time to players aged 21 or younger in the Premier League this season than any other team. They’ve also awarded more debuts to players aged 21 or younger in the opening 10 matches of a Premier League season than any other club in history.
What the Managers Have Said:
Ange Postecoglou, in anticipation of this significant London derby, expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s a big game, it’s a London derby. Chelsea traditionally, particularly over the last 15 years, have been one of those sides that have set a benchmark for success. I think any time you play in these kinds of games, you look forward to them. The atmosphere is going to be great. We’re at home, which is brilliant for us. All of our home games so far have all been fairly exciting, and it should be another big night for us.”
Mauricio Pochettino, on the verge of revisiting his former stomping ground, shared his sentiments, saying, “It is true we didn’t get to say goodbye, because in the moment that we left the club, it was also a difficult situation, a difficult moment. Now is the opportunity to go back and see many people that are still working there. It is going to be an exciting moment. Ange and all the coaching staff that I know very well, they are doing a fantastic job. Then, of course, they have very good players, a very good team, and you can feel they can be a contender for the title.”
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