Big match preview: Chelsea v Tottenham

Koen Freriks

11 maart 2006, 10:06

The Premiership's biggest game comes live from Stamford Bridge as champions Chelsea entertain Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs' ambition was to get a place in Europe this season and they are following it very well, currently sitting in 4th position behind Manchester United and Liverpool.

Meanwhile 3 places above them sit leaders Chelsea who have recently been knocked out of the Champions League and so are not on a high.

The return fixture at White Hart Lane ended in a 2-0 victory to Chelsea with Asier Del Horno and Damien Duff grabbing the all-important goals. Tottenham striker Mido was sent off for an elbow on Del Horno.

Spurs go into the game unbeaten in four games as have Chelsea, however overall the Blues have lost their last 6 games.

Michael Essien urged his teammates to forget about the disaster in Barcelona and start concentrating on winning the league.

Arjen Robben will be missing for the Blues after starting a four-match ban for a straight red card against West Bromwich Albion.

Meanwhile Tottenham have no major injury worries, however Andy Reid is unlikely to participate even though he returned to training in midweek. Stephen Kelly is a high doubt but Hossom Ghaly will return after a groin problem.

The game can be seen on PremPlus costing £7 for viewers who have not bought a season ticket.